In 1889 the school staff consisted of the headmaster Mr A Hutt, and his two assistant teachers. Mr Hutt was appointed headteacher in 1889 aged 24. He remained in post for 40 years until he retired in 1928.
Grove began life as a response to the increased demand for school places triggered by not only the raising of the school leaving age to 14 in 1883 but also the rising population following the opening of the Dundee and Arbroath Railway in 1838.
During the intervening 125 years, Broughty Ferry and Grove Academy have changed dramatically. Grove has developed from a small 'all through' school into one of the leading state secondary schools in Scotland.
Many happy and successful returns.
