The Grove Academy Catchment Area
The Grove Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 486 pupils, and a capacity of 710 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
486
Pupils
710
Capacity
68%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Grove Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Grove Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →The Grove Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Fourth Avenue, Watford, WD25 9RH
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138507
Other Primary Schools in Watford
If The Grove Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.
Central Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WD17 2LX
Chater Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WN
Chater Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 7RD
Field Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0AZ
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WF
Parkgate Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD24 7DN
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Grove Academy
Is The Grove Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Grove Academy has a capacity of 710 places and currently has 486 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for The Grove Academy? ▾
Admission to The Grove Academy is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Grove Academy cover? ▾
The Grove Academy is a primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Grove Academy? ▾
The Grove Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.