Grove Primary School
#505 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2924 of 15,697 nationally
About Grove Primary School
Grove Primary School is a local authority primary located in Romford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 666 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 505th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 666; capacity filled 101.5%.
There are 51 schools in Romford; Grove Primary School ranks 9th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)79%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)19.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Grove Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 666
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 79%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Grove Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Atam Academy
Romford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,083 students · 324 m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
426 students · 415 m away
Chadwell Heath Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students · 787 m away
Barley Lane Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
840 students · 1.1 km away
Chadwell Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
675 students · 1.1 km away
Farnham Green Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students · 1.1 km away
Rose Lane Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
582 students · 1.3 km away
The Warren School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,392 students · 1.4 km away
William Torbitt Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
491 students · 1.5 km away
Eastcourt Independent School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Aldersbrook Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
667 students
Birkbeck Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
664 students
Vaughan Primary School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
St James's Catholic Primary School
Twickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
669 students
Crowlands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
669 students
Fryent Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
662 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Grove Primary School a good school?
Grove Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #505 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Grove Primary School rank in London?
Grove Primary School ranks #505 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2924 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Grove Primary School?
Grove Primary School had 666 students in 2025.
Is Grove Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Grove Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Grove Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Grove Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.