Our ambition at The Grove is to be the NUMBER 1 SCHOOL — in Trowbridge, in the county, in the country and beyond!
For us, being “Number 1” isn’t about competition; it’s about every child striving to become the best version of themselves. We encourage all pupils to work hard, develop their character, and embrace their unique strengths. As a community, we support one another to make our school the very best it can be and to ensure every moment in school truly matters.

What is the Number 1 Programme?

Our Number 1 Programme brings this ambition to life. It is woven into daily school life through assemblies, lessons, discussions and our whole-school culture. Each academic year we choose a key focus so that pupils can explore important themes in depth and understand how these ideas can help them grow.

Last year, our focus was on The Grove School Values. A pupil-voice activities showed us that not all children felt confident explaining our values or describing what they look like in action.

This year (2026/27), our focus is on our Golden Threads of our curriculum which are – Equity, Oracy, Leadership and Enrichment.

This year’s programme will help our pupils understand, use and live out these values every day.

Celebrating Our Community

The Grove is a wonderfully diverse community, and we are proud of the differences that make each of us unique. Through the Number 1 Programme, we aim to nurture pupils who are confident, compassionate and empathetic—young people who celebrate individuality and contribute positively to Modern Britain.