# The Grove Infant and Nursery School — Harpenden, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1967
- **Principal:** Andrea Sharkey

## Contact

- **Address:** Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
- **Phone:** 01582 761849
- **Website:** http://www.groveinfants.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/harpenden/the-grove-infant-and-nursery-school-7027

## About

The Grove Infant and Nursery School is a community school for children from 4 to 7 years of age. It is situated in Southdown on the edge of Harpenden, and the current building dates from 1967. We have a thriving, happy and creative learning community, we put children at the centre of all of our endeavours.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Some strengths, some areas for improvement: We have been pleased with the progress our child has made at The Grove, but have sometimes struggled with communication from the school. The facilities are excellent and the outdoor learning environment is a highlight, but we feel that the school could do more to support children with SEN. Still, we would definitely recommend it. *(Apr 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful experience at The Grove: We have been blown away by the care and dedication of the staff at The Grove. Our child has thrived in their Reception year and we can't wait to see them grow and develop in the coming years. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the outdoor learning environment is incredible. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A truly outstanding school: We visited The Grove as part of our nursery application process and were immediately impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and we loved seeing the children learning and playing together. Our child is loving their time in the nursery and we feel confident that they are in good hands. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A great school with a strong sense of community: We were part of The Grove community for 5 years and had a wonderful experience. The staff were always supportive and approachable, and the school's values of empathy, resilience and curiosity really shone through in the way they taught and cared for our child. We felt so lucky to be part of such a special place. *(Jun 2022)*

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