The Grove
Free schools special school in London (Haringey).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our vision is founded on a desire to make a difference and change lives for the better. Our mission to create that future is rooted in our guiding principles to "Inspire Excellence, Champion Potential and Empower Learning" which are underpinned by our school wide SEARCH values.
We aim to enable every child to flourish by encouraging and building upon their unique strengths and interests, and we work with students to develop and deploy strategies to overcome and cope with their difficulties. We recognise that every child is different, and every individual child is always our starting point.
In addition to academic achievement, the focus is on developing every child's social, emotional and personal development. This is supported by ensuring every child strengthens their independence and living skills which are key to building their confidence and self-esteem.
Our students have access to a team of skilled teachers, visiting therapists, and professionals who work together to ensure each child has a learning programme tailored to their specific needs. Families are offered the support and advice they need to feel confident and informed about their child's needs and future prospects.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Discovery Education Espresso
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Investors in PeopleStaff development
- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 145917
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 5 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Constituency
- Tottenham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (8 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Schaw Miller Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Donna Edwards | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Franklin Elliot Adams | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Amy Sullivan-Stroud | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Patricia Seex | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Susan Catherine McHUGH | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Julie Collings-Barron | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Holly Bathgate | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2028 |
| Ms Lucia Santi | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 |
| Ms Agnese Giolo Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Cleo-Maria Williamson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Patricia Pierre Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stephen Schaw Miller Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
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