The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Address: Dark Lane
Town/City: Harpenden
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL5 1QD
Telephone Number: 01582 761849
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Andrea Sharkey
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 243 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.6%

Location and administration

URN: 117281
DfE Number: 919/2336
UKPRN: 10074091
UPRN: 100081155075
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: St Albans (E07000240)
Constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted (E14001268)
Electoral Ward: Harpenden South (E05013954)

Easting & Northing: 514770E, 213462N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 48' 31.17" N 0° 20' 11.6" W
Plus Code: 9C3XRM57+F9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Grove Junior School (0.1km)
  2. Aldwickbury School (0.6km)
  3. High Beeches Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Crabtree Infants' School (0.9km)
  5. Crabtree Junior School (0.9km)
  6. St Dominic Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Harpenden Academy (1.4km)
  8. Katherine Warington School (1.7km)
  9. Sir John Lawes School (1.7km)
  10. St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School (1.8km)
Governors

  • Ms Natashi Allison - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Balfour - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 March 2027.
  • Mrs Harriet Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • Mr Andy Kierney - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 March 2027.
  • Mrs Michelle Anne Lynch - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 20 October 2025.
  • Ms Deepali Moda - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Miss Julie Moore - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2029.
  • Elizabeth Anne Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Claire Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Woods - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 May 2029.