Glenwood School is a not applicable school in Benfleet, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a community special school 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.
Glenwood School currently has around 248 pupils on roll, which is about 113% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.2% boys and 25.8% girls. Around 31.8% 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 10.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, SS7 4LW |
| Website: | glenwood.essex.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01268792575 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Lara Parr |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115469 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 248 |
| Number of Boys: | 184 |
| Number of Girls: | 64 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.30% | 214 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 6 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 5 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomerie Primary School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 3out of 4 | 77 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomerie Junior School Rushbottom Lane , SS7 4LW | - not rated | 77 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomerie Primary School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | - not rated | 77 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Ley County Junior School Rushbottom Lane , SS7 4DN | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Ley County Infant School Rushbottom Lane , SS7 4DN | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.