The Grove

The Grove is a special school for 155 pupils aged 5-19 with a primary diagnosis of Autism.

“The Grove is a special school which provides 155 places for children of both sexes in the age range 5–19 with a primary diagnosis of Autism.”

Admission requires an Education Health Care Plan naming The Grove

“A child much have an Education Health Care Plan and The Grove should be named on that plan.”

Names Miss Nadine Huseyin as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead, with deputy DSLs also listed.

“Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Miss Nadine Huseyin”

Focus on developing students' social, emotional and personal development alongside independence and living skills.

“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.”

Post-16 places grew from 14 (2022-23) to 17 (2024-25)

“Post 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 |”

School runs a broad enrichment program spanning sport, creative and academic activities across all departments and key stages, plus after-school clubs open to any pupil.

“We run a broad enrichment program which gives students opportunities to get involved in a wide range of activities in Sport, Creative as well as academic subjects”

Pupils attend cultural venues (museums, theatre) as part of enrichment

“This year pupils have been to the Barbican, Frameless, The British Museum, London Transport Museum, The National Theatre and more!”

School promotes a low arousal, total-communication environment so students can predict and manage their day

“We promote a low arousal environment that facilitates a total communication approach to enable our students to predict and manage their day.”

School states a vision and named principles (Inspire Excellence, Champion Potential, Empower Learning).

“Our vision “to make a difference and change lives for the better” underpinned by our principles to Inspire Excellence, Champion Potential and Empower Learning’”

Post-16 programmes aim to give young people experiences and qualifications for further study or employment.

“The Post 16 programmes are designed to enable our young people to gain valuable experiences and qualifications for any further study or employment.”

Post-16 admission decisions are individual, based on ability to cope with course demands and need for link placements.

“Decisions on admissions to Post 16 are made on an individual basis, taking into account the learner’s ability to cope with the demands of the courses and any link placements that may be necessary to ensure their ongoing success.”

Parents have a right of appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal (SEN Disability) if not offered a place.

“They have the right of appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal (SEN Disability) operated in accordance with the SEND code of practice.”

Admission is via local authority naming the school in the child's EHCP, not a standard application process.

“For a child to be admitted, the school must be named, by a local authority, in the child’s Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)”

The Employability Pathway bridges Post-16 to internships and further vocational learning or paid employment.

“The Employability programme offers the transitional route to employment and serves as a bridge between Post 16 and the internship programme or further vocational learning.”

Work experience placements secured for students at local organisations

“we’ve secured placements for students in organisations such as Kentish Town City Farm, Five Guys and Boots.”

School rated Ofsted Outstanding in 2023

“The school is rated as Ofsted Outstanding (2023)”

Stakeholder consultation quote confirms The Grove has an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

“The Grove is an established special school in Haringey that has an Outstanding Ofsted.”