The Grove Junior School Catchment Area
The Grove Junior School is a community primary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 355 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
355
Pupils
360
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
The Grove Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Grove Junior School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Dark Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1QB
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117258
Other Primary Schools in Harpenden
If The Grove Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harpenden are the next closest alternatives.
Sauncey Wood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 5HL
Manland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 4QW
Roundwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 3AD
The Grove Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 1QD
The Lea Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 4LE
High Beeches Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 5SD
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Grove Junior School
Is The Grove Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
The Grove Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Grove Junior School? ▾
Admission to The Grove Junior School 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 Junior School cover? ▾
The Grove Junior School is a primary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. 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 Junior School? ▾
The Grove Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.