Glyne Gap School

Glyne Gap School continues to maintain high standards and a supportive environment for its pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. Pupils are welcomed warmly and encouraged to develop their independence, leading to positive transitions and a sense of safety. The school places considerable emphasis on communication, utilizing a range of strategies to ensure that every pupil can express themselves and learn effectively. Staff are well-trained and committed, fostering a joyful atmosphere that contributes to personal development and readiness for life beyond school.

Strengths

• Welcoming atmosphere that promotes joy and positivity among pupils.
• Highly trained staff with expert knowledge in communication strategies.
• Personalized curriculum effectively tailored to meet varied pupil needs.
• Engaging phonics program that enhances reading and writing skills.
• Strong partnerships with parents and the community.
• Rigorous oversight of pupils' welfare and attendance.

In 2024–25 pupils at Glyne Gap School attended 88.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 43.2% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

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, 0.0% of pupils at Glyne Gap School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

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 Glyne Gap School had 8.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 4.6% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

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 Glyne Gap School had 140 pupils, 94.3% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

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 2024–25 Glyne Gap School received £29,846 and spent £25,382 for each of its 130 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,454,000 (£11,228 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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What is Glyne Gap School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Glyne Gap School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.

When was Glyne Gap School last inspected by Ofsted?

Glyne Gap School was last inspected in January 2025.

How many pupils does Glyne Gap School have?

Glyne Gap School has 140 pupils on roll.

What age range does Glyne Gap School cover?

Glyne Gap School for pupils aged 2 to 19.

What are Glyne Gap School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Glyne Gap School?

Glyne Gap School is at School Place, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU.