Is Grove House Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 May 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 287th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Grove House Infant and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Grove House Infant and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Grove House Infant and Nursery School

Gilpins Ride, Littlefields, Dereham, NR19 1BJ

Local ranking287th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 13 May 2025.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 85
Boys: 43 (52%)
Girls: 40 (48%)
Capacity: 90 (92% full)
SEND: 17.6%
FSM Eligible: 35.0%
EAL: 3.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.7%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,406/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.6%
White Other: 2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.2%

91.6%

White British

2.4%

White Other

2.4%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01362694379

head@ghn.unity-ed.uk

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Gilpins Ride

Dereham, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144314
UKPRN: 10062861
Establishment No.: 2051
Trust: UNITY EDUCATION TRUST

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