Grove Road School
Grove Road School is part of Horizon Care & Education, providing specialist education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across England.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Sutton for ages 11–19.
- Children aged 11–19.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
Application timeline
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 May 2024 | 15 Oct 2025 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
About the head
“Young Lives, Bright Futures.”
Our curriculum is child-centred, inclusive, prioritises holistic well-being, and is rooted in the values of the Horizon Group to enable learners to reach their full potential with challenge and support.
Distinctive features
Integrated therapy team
Specialist SEN education across multiple schools
Therapeutic care combined with education
Alternative learning provision
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
other
Facilities
academic
wellbeing
Recent coverage
Grove Road School, an independent special school in Sutton, London, officially opened in October 2024, offering specialized education for up to 45 pupils aged 11-19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school features contemporary learning spaces, a modern kitchen for food technology lessons, and multifunctional co-regulation areas designed to support pupils' emotional regulation. In February 2026, Ofsted conducted a standard inspection of the school, with the report published on 11 May 2026. As of April 2026, the school had 13 pupils enrolled, with a capacity of 45.
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Ofsted — 21 Aug 2024
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What kind of child is Grove Road School best for?+
Grove Road School suits: Children aged 11–19; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees section on this page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at educationreferrals@horizoncare.co.uk or phone on 07356118875. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Grove Road School — see the "Schools like Grove Road School" grid on this page. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
- What ages does Grove Road School take?
- Grove Road School takes pupils from age 11 to 19.
- Is Grove Road School a day or boarding school?
- Grove Road School is a day school.
- Is Grove Road School co-educational or single-sex?
- Grove Road School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
- Where is Grove Road School?
- Grove Road School is in Sutton, SM1 1BT.
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