Located in West Wickham, Glebe School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Glebe School currently has around 289 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.7% boys and 35.3% girls. Around 47.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hawes Lane, West Wickham, BR4 9AE |
| Website: | www.glebe.bromley.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02087774540 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Travis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144893 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 260 |
| Number of Pupils: | 289 |
| Number of Boys: | 187 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.20% | 174 |
| African | 9.00% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.80% | 14 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawes Down Junior School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 97 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Infant School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 97 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Primary School The Mead , BR4 0BA | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Junior School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 97 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Infant School Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School Layhams Road , BR4 9HN | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhayes School for Boys 83 Corkscrew Hill , BR4 9BA | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 986 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.