The Grove, London
The Grove is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in London, part of Search Education Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Grove in detail
The Grove in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our vision is founded on a desire to make a difference and change lives for the better. Our mission to create that future is rooted in our guiding principles to “Inspire Excellence, Champion Potential and Empower Learning” which are underpinned by our school wide SEARCH values."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, athletics and dance.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Grove are The Brook Special Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); Area 51 Education Ltd (0.8 miles, Good); Riverside School (0.9 miles, Good); and Blossom Rose School (1.5 miles).
The Brook Special Primary SchoolArea 51 Education LtdRiverside SchoolBlossom Rose School
The trust
The Grove is one of 2 schools run by Search Education Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 14 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 93% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 7% to a further education college.
Who goes there
45.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Black (25%) and Mixed (17%).
Almost every pupil at The Grove has an education, health and care plan (158 of 158 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Turnpike Lane Station, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Downhills Way (->n), 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Grove issued 21 suspensions, 14.3 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
45.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Maths has declined from 13% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Grove
Before and after school care
The Grove is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Haringey
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Grove from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Grove is in Haringey; for families living there:
Apply to Haringey for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 126
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 126 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 113 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
158 pupils
155 places
3 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Haringey council
Places available
2,574
Applications
2,285
Got 1st preference
76.8%
Got preferred school
96.9%
All secondary applications across Haringey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
158
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
158
Total Pupils
123
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
29
Teachers
5.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,632
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
14.2%
Overall absence
35.4%
Persistent absence
127
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Grove
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about The Grove
What are GCSE results like at The Grove?
In the 2026 results, pupils at The Grove achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.8. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is The Grove's Ofsted rating?
The Grove was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023.
What is the catchment area for The Grove?
No fixed boundary. When The Grove is oversubscribed, Haringey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Grove?
The Grove has around 158 pupils on roll. 46% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Grove?
14.2% of sessions were missed at The Grove in 2024/25. 35.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Grove?
Apply through Haringey's coordinated admissions process, naming The Grove on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does The Grove have a breakfast club or after-school club?
The Grove is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near The Grove?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 126 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 113 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Grove?
The Grove is at Downhills Park Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6AR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)