The Grove Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dark Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1QB |
| Phone | 01582760031 |
| Reference Number | 117258 |
The Grove Junior School continues to maintain a good level of performance. Pupils enjoy their time at school in a supportive and respectful environment, building strong relationships with staff and peers. Leaders are committed to high expectations both in behavior and academic learning, ensuring that pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is ambitious, and while reading is taught effectively, there are areas within the curriculum where clarity on specific knowledge expectations needs improvement. This inspection marks the first routine inspection since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the school's ongoing commitment to adapting its practices and support for students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 355 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.45%
Girls: 51.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 4 | 36 | 51 | 87 |
| 5 | 51 | 38 | 89 |
| 6 | 41 | 48 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.6% |
| White & Asian | 4.5% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| African | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 07 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a calm and respectful atmosphere.
- High expectations are set for both behavior and learning.
- Effective teaching of reading, helping pupils become confident readers.
- Strong support systems are in place for pupils with SEND.
- A wide range of extracurricular opportunities enhances personal growth.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, curriculum clarity and sequencing of content need development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
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