The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Lara Parr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Appleton School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Robert Drake Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Jotmans Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Kents Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
Primary · 1.8km away
Kingston Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Glenwood School's Ofsted rating?
Glenwood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glenwood School?
Glenwood School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glenwood School take?
Glenwood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Glenwood School?
Glenwood School is in Benfleet, SS7 4LW, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glenwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Glenwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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