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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Dodderhill School (48.4)
- Sacred Heart College (37.5)
- The Lovett School (37.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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