The Grove Infant and Nursery School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

OutstandingPrimaryAges 3–7265 pupils

Dark Lane, AL5 1QDWebsite01582761849

Outstanding265 pupilsAges 3–7

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Outstanding2y ago

Inspected Nov 2023

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Pupils265

Outstanding2y ago

Ages3 - 7

Pupils265

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

265 / 270 (98%)

Head Teacher

Ms Andrea Sharkey

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Nov 2023

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

3.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.6%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support10.6%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (39%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (16%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (13%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (6%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (6%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (3%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)19

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils265

Free school meals2.3%

English as additional language8.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British72.1%

White Other4.5%

Mixed White & Asian3.8%

Mixed Other3.4%

Unclassified3.0%

Indian2.3%

White Irish1.9%

Chinese1.9%

Pakistani1.9%

Other0.8%

Asian Other0.8%

Black African0.8%

Traveller Irish0.8%

Mixed White & African0.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.8%

Black Other0.4%

Bangladeshi0.4%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,410

total expenditure per pupil

£-990 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,009

Support staff£1,335

Premises£266

Energy£163

Learning resources£283

Income per pupil£6,484

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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