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The Grove Junior School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.6 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
355
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this school stands out in the top 10% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 82%. The school has a high LocaleIQ score of 96.6, indicating a favorable environment compared to 97% of schools. However, only 19% of pupils reached the higher standard, which may suggest room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.80833, -0.33767 · AL5 1QB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117258
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thegrovejunior.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Grove Junior School rated by Ofsted?
The Grove Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2013.
Is The Grove Junior School a good school?
The Grove Junior School scores 96.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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