Special free school · Essex

Grove House School

Special
Ages 8–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Essex council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Essex's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 6 December 2023: School remains Good.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 8–19
Pupils: 132 (capacity 130)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: SEAX TRUST
Phone: 01277361498
Address: Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA
Website: grovehouseschool.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.