Open State Primary Mixed

The Grove Infant and Nursery School

Dark Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1QD
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The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Harpenden, AL5 1QD
265 Pupils
270 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
2.40% FSM %
140 Boys
125 Girls
About The Grove Infant and Nursery School

The Grove Infant and Nursery School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 265 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Andrea Sharkey.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Ward Harpenden South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074091
URN 117281
Data Last Updated 10-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Julie Moore Chair of Governors 19/05/2021 18/05/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Julie Moore Chair of Governors 18/10/2025 17/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Natashi Allison Governor 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Balfour Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Harriet Chapman Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Kierney Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Lynch Governor 21/10/2021 20/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Deepali Moda Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Elizabeth Richardson Governor 21/10/2021 17/05/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Claire Shaw Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Appointed by LA
Ms Sarah Woods Governor 14/05/2025 13/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
The Grove Junior School
0.07 km • Harpenden
Other
Aldwickbury School
0.56 km •
Other
High Beeches Primary School
0.6 km • Harpenden
Other
Crabtree Infants' School
0.9 km • Harpenden
Other
Crabtree Junior School
0.93 km • Harpenden
Other
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
1.07 km • HARPENDEN
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Grove Infant and Nursery School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
The Grove Infant and Nursery School has 265 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
The Grove Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at The Grove Infant and Nursery School is Ms Andrea Sharkey.
The Grove Infant and Nursery School is at Dark Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1QD, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Grove Infant and Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Grove Infant and Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Andrea Sharkey
Dark Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1QD
01582761849
www.groveinfants.co.uk
Location
AL5 1QD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 117281
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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