Gloverspiece School

URN: 143106 • Droitwich WR9 0AJ

Overview

Name
Gloverspiece School
URN
143106
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lynne Duffy (since 2025)
Telephone
07918026036
Website
Visit
Address
Gloverspiece Minifarm, Droitwich WR9 0AJ

Summary

Gloverspiece School is an independent special school located in Droitwich, Worcestershire, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 25 pupils aged 4 to 16. Established in 2017 as part of Gloverspiece Mini Farm, the school operates within an 11-acre care farm environment that promotes therapeutic learning through farming practices. The school is designed to support students with special educational needs, providing a structured programme that integrates animal therapy and hands-on agricultural activities.

The curriculum at Gloverspiece School is centred around the principles of care farming, which emphasises the benefits of engaging with nature and animals for personal development and well-being. Students learn about sustainable farming practices while interacting with a variety of rescued animals, including sheep, pigs, goats, and ducks. This unique approach not only enhances educational outcomes but also fosters a sense of responsibility and connection to the community.

Gloverspiece School is part of a broader initiative that includes a care farm and alternative provision, all aimed at supporting the local community. The school's ethos is rooted in rehabilitation and care, ensuring that both students and animals thrive in a nurturing environment.

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Key details

LA
Worcestershire
Age range
4 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
41
Pupils
25
Boys
17
Girls
8
FSM %
Open date
2017-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-02-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Worcestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 25 17 8 41
2024-09-11 25 15 10 25
2023-09-11 25 18 7 25 0.00
2022-09-11 25 18 7 25 0.00
2021-09-11 25 18 7 25
2020-09-11 25 16 9 25

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