The Grove Special School, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Grove provides exceptional care and education where staff know each pupil well and skillfully adapt teaching to meet their individual needs. The school weaves personal development and life skills through everything it does, ensuring pupils gain independence and confidence for adulthood. Pupils benefit from a rich range of community experiences and outdoor activities that support both their learning and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Warm, trusting relationships between staff and pupils create a safe and secure learning environment
- Highly effective curriculum tailored to individual needs with strong focus on reading, independence skills and preparation for adulthood
- Excellent behavior support and routines that help pupils self-regulate, resulting in a calm and purposeful atmosphere
- Comprehensive careers education and guidance helping students make well-considered decisions about their next steps
- Rich opportunities for community experiences, visits and outdoor activities supporting physical and mental health
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school leaders maintaining a strong open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to places of interest, outdoor activities, accredited awards in academic, vocational and practical subjects
The Grove Special School has maintained its outstanding standards and provides the highest quality care and education for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. Every aspect of school life is centered on preparing pupils for adulthood while supporting their physical, emotional and developmental needs.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
51 pupils
50 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Berwick-upon-Tweed
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Berwick-upon-Tweed
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
1,986
Applications
1,744
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Secondary admissions across Northumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.85129%
Overall absence
26.19048%
Persistent absence
42
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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