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The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.7 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
265
Capacity
270
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education for children aged 3 to 7. The school has a high LocaleIQ score of 86.7, indicating it performs better than 87% of schools in the area, suggesting strong community support and satisfaction. While specific academic progress data is limited, the overall environment appears to be nurturing and conducive to early learning.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.1%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
White Irish1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
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51.80802, -0.33671 · AL5 1QD
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117281
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.groveinfants.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Grove Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
The Grove Infant and Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is The Grove Infant and Nursery School a good school?
The Grove Infant and Nursery School scores 86.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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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