# The Grove Special School — Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Penelope Derries

## Contact

- **Address:** Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
- **Phone:** 01289 306390
- **Website:** http://www.thegrove.northumberland.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/berwick-upon-tweed/the-grove-special-school-9133

## About

The Grove Special School is a happy, safe and supportive school where everyone is equally valued and nurtured to thrive. We value learning with, from and on behalf of each other and provide the highest standards of teaching and learning through setting challenging educational experiences.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jul 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jul 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Happy and Supportive Environment: I've been thoroughly impressed with The Grove Special School so far. My child loves the new play swing in the yard and has made some great friends. The values of the school, such as valuing learning and being kind to each other, really resonate with me. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: While my child seems to enjoy The Grove Special School, I've had some mixed feelings about the school's approach to some issues. I like the emphasis on independence and encouraging children to have a 'voice', but sometimes I worry that the school could do more to engage with parents. Overall, it's been a decent experience so far. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Staff and Facilities: When my child left The Grove Special School, I was sad to leave such a wonderful community behind. The staff were always supportive and the facilities, like the outdoor learning spaces, were really impressive. I'd definitely recommend the school to anyone. *(Jun 2021)*

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