Glyne Gap School

URN: 114686 • Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2PU

Overview

Name
Glyne Gap School
URN
114686
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Hassell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
School Place, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2PU

Summary

Glyne Gap School is a community special school located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, catering to students aged 2 to 19 with severe and profound learning disabilities. The school prioritises a supportive and respectful environment, focusing on the learning and wellbeing of each pupil. Many students also have additional needs, including physical, medical, sensory, and autism spectrum conditions. The school adopts a Total Communication philosophy, ensuring that individual communication requirements are central to the learning process.

The curriculum at Glyne Gap School is designed to foster independence, personal autonomy, functional life skills, and social connections among pupils. As of the 2023-2024 academic year, 61% of students are making outstanding progress, while 38% are making good progress. The school offers a variety of engaging topics each term, with current themes including Making a Mess, Mini-beasts, and Books and Films.

Glyne Gap School encourages community involvement and offers workshops focused on communication skills. Parents can stay informed through regular newsletters and are invited to participate in school activities. For more information, parents can contact the school directly.

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Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
32
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2013-03-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 32
2024-09-11 32
2023-09-11 32
2022-09-11 32
2021-09-11 32
2020-09-11 32

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