Question 1

Is The Grove Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection (7–8 November 2023, published 18 December 2023) judged the school Outstanding overall and Outstanding in every graded area, including early years provision. The report describes high expectations, strong behaviour, a well-sequenced curriculum, and pupils who feel safe and enjoy learning.

Question 2

Does The Grove Infant and Nursery School charge fees?

Accepted Answer

No. It is a state-funded community infant and nursery school, so there are no tuition fees. Optional wraparound childcare is provided through a partner arrangement and is charged separately.

Question 3

Who is the head teacher at The Grove Infant and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

The current head teacher is Miss Andrea Sharkey (listed on the school website staff page and on Get Information About Schools). School documentation shows she was in post by September 2024.

Question 4

How competitive is admission to The Grove Infant and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

The school is described as oversubscribed in the dataset provided. The latest dataset cycle shows 180 applications for 60 offers for the primary entry route, which indicates strong demand. Hertfordshire admissions rules apply where applications exceed places.

Question 5

What are the key Reception admissions dates for September 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

Hertfordshire’s published timeline states the online system opens on 2 November 2026, the deadline for on-time applications is 15 January 2027, and national allocation day is 16 April 2027. Families should check the local authority guidance for late-application handling in the current cycle.

Question 6

Is there breakfast club and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school’s published wraparound information states breakfast club runs 07:30–08:50 and after-school club runs 15:15–18:15, operated through a partner provider and available to children on the Grove site.

Question 7

What happens after Year 2?

Accepted Answer

The school serves Nursery to Year 2 (ages 3–7). Pupils move on to junior provision after Year 2. The infant school shares a wider site with The Grove Junior School and both schools describe close collaboration to support transition.

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