Open Other Primary Mixed

The Grove Academy

Fourth Avenue, Watford, WD25 9RH
Part of: ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Grove Academy
Watford, WD25 9RH
486 Pupils
710 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
32.30% FSM %
231 Boys
255 Girls
About The Grove Academy

The Grove Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Watford, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 486 pupils on roll. School capacity: 710. Current headteacher: Sarah Hennigan.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Watford
Parliamentary Constituency Watford
Ward Meriden
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038448
URN 138507
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Manoharan Chair of Local Governing Body 12/07/2023 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mishal Bhamra Local Governor 15/07/2024 15/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Bignell Local Governor 22/05/2024 22/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ria Fenton Local Governor 20/04/2020 19/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Kelly Harding Local Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Hennigan Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Orla Keane Local Governor 16/07/2025 15/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Christine Kelly Local Governor 17/10/2023 17/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Peter Manoharan Local Governor 17/03/2021 16/07/2025 Elected by parents
Thereasa Morgan Local Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Elected by parents
Janine Murphy Local Governor 04/11/2025 03/11/2029 Elected by parents
John Nanson Local Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
0.69 km • Watford
Other
Stanborough Primary School
0.7 km • Watford
Other
Stanborough Secondary School
0.79 km • Watford
Other
Parkgate Junior School
1.08 km • Watford
Other
Kingswood Nursery School
1.12 km • Watford
Other
Cherry Tree Primary School
1.28 km • Watford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Grove Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Watford, Hertfordshire.
The Grove Academy has 486 pupils, with a capacity of 710.
The Grove Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Principal at The Grove Academy is Mrs Sarah Hennigan.
The Grove Academy is at Fourth Avenue, Watford, WD25 9RH, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
The Grove Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Sarah Hennigan
Fourth Avenue, Watford, WD25 9RH
01923674463
www.thegroveacademy.org.uk
Location
WD25 9RH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138507
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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