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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Cedar Hall School (56.6)
- Oasis School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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