Grove Primary School, Frimley
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The Grove Primary School | |
Established | 1959 |
Type | Primary non-denominational |
Headteacher | Miss A Zucker |
Location | Chobham Road Frimley Surrey GU16 8PG England |
Students | 350 |
Ages | 4 to 11 |
Website | http://www.grove.surrey.sch.uk |
The Grove Primary School is a primary school in Frimley, Camberley of Surrey, England.[1] It is a mixed non-denominational school with about 350 pupils in the age range 4-11.[2] It is a Community School whose Local Education Authority is Surrey. The school is located north of Chobham Road and is quite close to Frimley Park Hospital.
It draws most of its pupils from the local neighbourhood.[3] Many pupils go on from the school to local secondary schools Kings International College, Tomlinscote School or Collingwood College.
[edit] The Grove's history
The school on this site first opened in 1959. Prior to 1994 there were separate First and Middle schools, but in 1994 they became the present Grove Primary School. There are two teaching blocks: the reception and infant children are housed in one, with their own hall; the junior children are housed in the other which also has a hall, kitchens, computer suite and offices.
The grounds are extensive, including a large playing field, three playgrounds, a small outside stage, adventure playground equipment, early years' garden, a friendship garden and a wildlife area.
[edit] Awards
The school holds the following awards:
- Investors in People, re-accredited in June 2006.
- National Healthy Schools award
[edit] References
- ^ Mahesh Kanani (2007). THE GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Surrey County Council. Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ The Grove Primary School. Ofsted. Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ School Travel Plan: Grove Primary School. Surrey County Council (2006). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.