The Grove Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Grove Junior School
Address: Dark Lane
Town/City: Harpenden
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL5 1QB
Telephone Number: 01582 760031
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Lorna Urquhart
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 350 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.1%

Location and administration

URN: 117258
DfE Number: 919/2299
UKPRN: 10079047
UPRN: 100081155001
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: St Albans (E07000240)
Constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted (E14001268)
Electoral Ward: Harpenden South (E05013954)

Easting & Northing: 514703E, 213495N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 48' 32.29" N 0° 20' 15.06" W
Plus Code: 9C3XRM56+HX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Bethan Iona Ashton - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mr Jack Carr - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Coad - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Amanda Ellison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Jo Hamilton Watson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Paula Lindores - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mrs Claudia Rochford - Governor. Appointed on 28 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Mrs Sheila Smith - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mrs Philippa Waterman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Sara Yardley - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2030.