The Grove Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dark Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1QD |
| Reference Number | 117281 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 268 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.25%
Girls: 50.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 40 | 81 |
| 2 | 42 | 45 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.4% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-12-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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