Glyne Gap School
URN: 139521 • Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2PU
Overview
- Name
- Glyne Gap School
- URN
- 139521
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GLYNE GAP SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty Prawanna (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01424217720
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Place, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2PU
Summary
Glyne Gap School, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, is an academy special converter catering to pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe and profound learning disabilities. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 134 students, exceeding its capacity of 110. A significant portion of the student body, 33.3%, is eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse community.
The school's ethos prioritises the learning and wellbeing of its pupils, fostering an environment where respect and individual communication needs are central to education. Glyne Gap employs a Total Communication philosophy, focusing on developing independence, personal autonomy, and functional life skills. Currently, 61% of pupils are making outstanding progress, while 38% are making good progress, reflecting the effectiveness of their tailored educational approach.
In addition to academic learning, Glyne Gap School offers various activities and workshops to support communication and physical needs. The school aims to ensure that all pupils lead happy and fulfilled lives, both now and in the future, by providing a nurturing and supportive educational environment.
The school's ethos prioritises the learning and wellbeing of its pupils, fostering an environment where respect and individual communication needs are central to education. Glyne Gap employs a Total Communication philosophy, focusing on developing independence, personal autonomy, and functional life skills. Currently, 61% of pupils are making outstanding progress, while 38% are making good progress, reflecting the effectiveness of their tailored educational approach.
In addition to academic learning, Glyne Gap School offers various activities and workshops to support communication and physical needs. The school aims to ensure that all pupils lead happy and fulfilled lives, both now and in the future, by providing a nurturing and supportive educational environment.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governors Attendance (governance)
- Governor Impact Statement (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND Offer (sen)
- Seniors (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Newsletter - Term 5 - 2024 - 2025 (download)
- Newsletter - Term 6 - 2024 - 2025 (download)
- Welcome Back newsletter - Term 1 2025 - 2026 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- The Workplace (46.7)
- Amberley Kindergarten School (45.2)
- Bexhill Tutorial Unit (45.2)
- Glyne Gap School (45.2)
- St Mary's School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- GLYNE GAP SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 110
- Pupils
- 134
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 44
- FSM %
- 33.30
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 134 | 90 | 44 | 110 | 33.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 80 | 41 | 108 | 39.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 78 | 39 | 108 | 43.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 78 | 39 | 108 | 43.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 117 | 79 | 38 | 108 | 41.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 115 | 76 | 39 | 108 | 36.70 |
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