The Grove Special School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2ENOpen in maps

The Grove Special School is a special school in Berwick-upon-Tweed for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 July 2015, report published 10 August 2015

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

51 pupils on roll, with places for 50

Eligible for free school meals27.5%

27.5%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.9%

3.9%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Grove Special School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Barndale School26 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Gust Independent School43 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 5.4
Rosewood Independent School43 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Collingwood School & Media Arts College43 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 3.6
NCEA Castle School44 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Penelope Derries
Phone
01289306390
Website
thegrove.northumberland.sch.uk
Address
Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2EN
Local authority
Northumberland
URN
122385

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.