Grove Primary School
Community primary school in Romford (Redbridge).
Location
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On behalf of the pupils, staff, and Governing Body, I am delighted to welcome you to our amazing school. At Grove, we provide a welcoming, safe and inclusive learning environment built on mutual respect and trust. We challenge, encourage, and inspire our pupils to reach their full potential and to achieve positive emotional, social and physical well-being.
We strive to improve the life chances of every child in our care by providing high-quality education and effective family support.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Meal Selection
- Office 365
- Cpoms
- Numbots
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 102835
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Constituency
- Ilford South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Backhouse Mbe | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Backhouse Mbe Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Imran Sheikh | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Eglantina Cumraku | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Paulette Spencer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Ammna Aslam Hussain | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Arakoth Chowdhury | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nazmin Yeahia | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record