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Grove Wood Primary School

Grove Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8UA
Part of: GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Grove Wood Primary School
Rayleigh, SS6 8UA
632 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.20% FSM %
310 Boys
322 Girls
About Grove Wood Primary School

Grove Wood Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Rayleigh and the surrounding area in Essex. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 632 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Richard Green.

Information on Grove Wood Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Rochford
Parliamentary Constituency Rayleigh and Wickford
Ward Lodge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2014
UKPRN 10046484
URN 141052
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Guy Blakesley Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Matthew Barnes Local Governor 12/03/2025 13/07/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Martin Barney Local Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Kathryn Fenwick Local Governor 01/05/2024 30/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Fernon Local Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mr Ryan Goldstone Local Governor 10/02/2026 09/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Green Local Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Michelle Heathcote Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ryan Lupton Local Governor 01/05/2024 30/04/2028 Elected by parents
Dr Chancy Marsh Local Governor 04/02/2026 03/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Abbey Maxwell Local Governor 03/03/2026 02/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Naomi Pitt Local Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Wyburns Primary School
0.97 km • Rayleigh
Other
The FitzWimarc School
1.55 km • Rayleigh
Other
Edward Francis Primary School
1.63 km • Rayleigh
Other
Edwards Hall Primary School
1.71 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
Rayleigh Primary School
1.99 km • Rayleigh
Other
Lift Westerings
2.31 km • Hockley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Grove Wood Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rayleigh, Essex.
Grove Wood Primary School has 632 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Grove Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Grove Wood Primary School is Mr Richard Green.
Grove Wood Primary School is at Grove Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8UA, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Grove Wood Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Grove Wood Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Green
Grove Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8UA
01268743445
www.grovewoodprimary.co.uk/
Location
SS6 8UA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141052
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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