Glenwood School
Glenwood School is a community special school in Emsworth for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 118 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Glenwood School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection: December 2023.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Washington Road Emsworth Hampshire PO10 7NN |
| Phone | 01243373120 |
| Reference Number | 116639 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 118 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.19%
Girls: 28.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 8 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| 9 | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| 10 | 19 | 5 | 24 |
| 11 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
Glenwood School has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of effectiveness, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to excel and develop strong interpersonal skills. With a focus on individual education plans, staff ensure that all pupils, including those with moderate learning difficulties and other special educational needs, receive the guidance necessary for their academic and personal growth.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Strong relationships foster a sense of safety and belonging
- Effective communication between staff supports individual needs
- Broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to pupils' abilities
- Expert teaching in reading contributing to pupil confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of curriculum in some subjects
- Some pupils struggle with regular attendance
Destinations after GCSE's
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In 2024–25 pupils at Glenwood School attended 86.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 40.2% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 6.9% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 8.8% | 13.7% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 12.8% | 12.0% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 1.7% |
| Severely absent pupils | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.4% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 10.6% | 7.7% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 5.2% of pupils at Glenwood School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 29.2 | 7.6 | 22.7 | 14.9 | 10.2 | 20.9 | 34.0 | 16.0 | 15.3 | 48.9 | 68.0 | 35.3 | 55.6 | 43.9 | 31.3 | 5.2 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Glenwood School had 7.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 6.2% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 6.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.7% | 7.0% | 0.0% | 4.3% | 16.4% | 25.9% | 9.2% | 26.7% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 6.2% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 93.3% | 75.0% | 70.6% | 60.0% | 73.3% | 75.0% | 82.4% | 80.0% | 75.0% | – | 46.7% | 66.7% | 33.3% | 42.1% | 47.4% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 7.0 | 9.1 | 16.5 | 6.5 | 13.9 | 13.6 | 17.3 | 16.2 | 10.8 | – | 10.6 | 17.1 | 4.6 | 6.8 | 4.9 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Glenwood School had 118 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Moderate learning difficulty | 58 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 28 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 8 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 7 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 7 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 6 |
| Physical disability | 3 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Glenwood School received £24,752 and spent £24,690 for each of its 118 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £322,000 (£2,729 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £38,000 | £75,000 | £173,000 | £161,000 | £120,000 | £207,000 | £315,000 | £322,000 |
| per pupil | £423 | £768 | £1,697 | £1,622 | £1,121 | £1,847 | £2,738 | £2,729 |
| In-year balance | -£23,000 | £36,000 | £99,000 | -£13,000 | -£41,000 | £87,000 | £108,000 | £7,000 |
| per pupil | -£259 | £376 | £966 | -£126 | -£380 | £777 | £938 | £61 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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What is Glenwood School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Glenwood School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
When was Glenwood School last inspected by Ofsted?
Glenwood School was last inspected in December 2023.
How many pupils does Glenwood School have?
Glenwood School has 118 pupils on roll.
What age range does Glenwood School cover?
Glenwood School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Glenwood School?
Glenwood School is at Washington Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7NN.