Grove Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Grove Primary School
Address: Framfield Road, Carlton Colville
Town/City: Lowestoft
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: NR33 8RQ
Telephone Number: 01502 538527
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Active Learning Trust Limited
Sponsor: The Active Learning Trust Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Kounnas
Capacity: 367
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 304 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.3%

Location and administration

URN: 140823
DfE Number: 935/2025
UKPRN: 10045856
UPRN: 10012983601
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Lowestoft (E14001344)
Electoral Ward: Carlton Colville (E05012739)

Easting & Northing: 651412E, 290697N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 27' 24.97" N 1° 41' 57.29" E
Plus Code: 9F43FM4X+QM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr James Battershill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Bayfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Blowers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mr Steve Keeble - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Kettlewell - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mr Stephen Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Patrick Read - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Mr Graeme Syed - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2029.