The Grove, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Grove currently has around 147 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.5% boys and 26.5% girls. Around 39.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27.2%. african pupils make up about 19% , followed by other white at 17%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Downhills Park Road, London, N17 6AR |
| Website: | www.thegroveschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02038766555 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Lucia Santi |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145917 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 125 |
| Number of Pupils: | 147 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 39 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 27.20% | 40 |
| African | 19.00% | 28 |
| Other White | 17.00% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 9.50% | 14 |
| Caribbean | 7.50% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 3 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Junior School Rusper Road , N22 6RA | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Infant School Rusper Road , N22 6RA | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Stanley Road , Tottenham N15 3HD | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Green Primary School Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3RT | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane Philip Lane , Tottenham N15 4AB | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Langham School Langham Road , N15 3RB | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School 252 West Green Road , Tottenham N15 3QR | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School, A Business & Enterprise Specialist School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Woodside White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Downhills Park Road , Tottenham N17 6AR | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brook Special Primary School Adams Road , Tottenham N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| European College for Higher Education 69 Lawrence Road , N15 4EY | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation First Floor , 277 St Ann's Road, Suffolk Road Entrance N15 5RG | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.