Special
Ofsted Good
About Haywood Grove School
Haywood Grove is a Hertfordshire maintained special school for primary aged children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). We provide a nurturing, compassionate and predictable environment to help children learn what is emotionally and socially healthy and appropriate.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Catherine Smith
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
5.0
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
3.0
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Reviews 3
E
Emily R
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 15, 2023
5.0
"Haywood Grove has exceeded our expectations"
We are so grateful to have found Haywood Grove for our child. The school's focus on SEMH has been a game-changer for our family. The facilities are excellent and the staff are truly passionate about their work. We've seen our child thrive in such a nurturing environment.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
R
Rebecca G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jan 20, 2023
4.0
"A welcoming and supportive school community"
We've been impressed by the warm welcome we've received at Haywood Grove. The school's values of being special and different really resonate with us. Our child is making great progress in a supportive and inclusive environment. We're happy to recommend Haywood Grove to any families considering a special school.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
H
Helen W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 1, 2022
3.0
"A school that truly cares about its children"
My child attended Haywood Grove for a few years and I was consistently impressed by the school's focus on children's emotional well-being. The school's induction process is thorough and helps children settle in quickly. While there were a few communication issues at times, I believe the school's strengths far outweigh any weaknesses.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
3/5
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