Glenwood School

URN: 115469 • Benfleet SS7 4LW

Overview

Name
Glenwood School
URN
115469
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
66.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Elizabeth Cornish (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01268792575
Website
Visit
Address
Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet SS7 4LW

Summary

Glenwood School is a community special school located in Benfleet, Essex, catering to children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school supports a diverse range of needs, including those with autistic spectrum conditions and complex physical and sensory impairments. With a current enrolment of 248 pupils, Glenwood exceeds its capacity of 220, reflecting the demand for its specialised educational services.

The curriculum at Glenwood is tailored to meet the individual needs of each learner, providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that each student receives the appropriate resources and support necessary for their development.

Glenwood School operates Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, offering 30 hours of educational provision each week. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to better understand the learning journey of its students. For further information, parents can contact the school directly via phone or email.

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Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
220
Pupils
248
Boys
184
Girls
64
FSM %
31.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-11-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 248 184 64 220 31.80
2024-09-11 233 170 63 220 33.20
2023-09-11 219 157 62 220 31.60
2022-09-11 219 157 62 220 31.60
2021-09-11 224 157 67 220 28.30
2020-09-11 222 152 70 210 23.60

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