Glasshouse College
URN: 132004 • Stourbridge DY8 4HF
Overview
- Name
- Glasshouse College
- URN
- 132004
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Griffin (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01384399400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wollaston Road, Stourbridge DY8 4HF
Summary
Glasshouse College, located in Stourbridge, Dudley, is a special post-16 institution that serves a mixed-gender population with a capacity of 90 students. Operated by the Ruskin Mill Trust, the college is dedicated to providing holistic education and care tailored to the unique needs of each student. The ethos of the college is rooted in the belief that every individual has the potential to thrive, and this is supported through a method known as Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.
The curriculum at Glasshouse College emphasizes practical skills and therapeutic learning, allowing students to engage in hands-on activities that foster personal growth and development. This approach is designed to meet the diverse needs of students, helping them to build confidence and independence in a supportive environment.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of the college's mission, with various initiatives and projects that encourage students to connect with their surroundings. Parents have expressed high levels of satisfaction with the nurturing support their children receive, highlighting the college's commitment to creating a positive and enriching educational experience.
The curriculum at Glasshouse College emphasizes practical skills and therapeutic learning, allowing students to engage in hands-on activities that foster personal growth and development. This approach is designed to meet the diverse needs of students, helping them to build confidence and independence in a supportive environment.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of the college's mission, with various initiatives and projects that encourage students to connect with their surroundings. Parents have expressed high levels of satisfaction with the nurturing support their children receive, highlighting the college's commitment to creating a positive and enriching educational experience.
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Key details
- LA
- Dudley
- Age range
- 16 - 25
- Boarders
- College / FE residential accommodation
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2006-06-20
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 90 |
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