Spring Grove School
Ashford, Kent, South East · TN25 5EZ
Small and intimate, Spring Grove School caters for children from the age of two through to eleven, with around 185 pupils on roll. The generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 8.6 to one reflects a setting where individual attention is built into daily life. Located in Ashford, Kent, this mixed independent school earned an "excellent" rating from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the highest grade available, and met all compliance requirements. Its personal development provision was also judged excellent, suggesting pastoral care is taken as seriously as academics.
185
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£18,105
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 185
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8.6
- Location
- Ashford, Kent, South East
- Website
- https://www.springgroveschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01233 812337
Headteacher
Head Mrs Therésa Jaggard
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" judgements point to a school delivering strong outcomes across the board. Around 15.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, indicating the school is set up to accommodate a range of learning needs within its small classes. Academic scholarships are available, alongside awards in music and drama, recognising and rewarding particular talents.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.5%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Provision for the arts is signalled by the dedicated music and drama scholarships, which sit alongside the academic award. With an emphasis on personal development rated excellent by inspectors, the wider experience appears to extend well beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones allowed in school.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,855 - £18,105
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 7 February 2023
The last word
A close-knit prep school where small classes and an excellent inspection record meet a clear focus on the whole child. Best suited to families seeking individual attention and a nurturing start to the primary years.
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Spring Grove School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Spring Grove School located?
Spring Grove School is located at Harville Road, Wye, Ashford, Ashford, TN25 5EZ.
What type of school is Spring Grove School?
Spring Grove School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Spring Grove School?
Spring Grove School has approximately 185 pupils on roll.
What is Spring Grove School's inspection rating?
Spring Grove School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 7 February 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.