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Glenwood School

Glenwood School, Benfleet
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Glenwood School

Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 4LW

A Outstanding-rated special school in Benfleet where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school
Pupils
248
Ages
3-19
FSM
31.8%
Capacity
220
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Glenwood School

Glenwood School is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 60 responses), 68% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 248 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, SS7 4LW | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Glenwood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood School

What is Glenwood School's Ofsted rating?
Glenwood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about Glenwood School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 60 responses): 68% of parents would recommend Glenwood School.
What are Glenwood School's latest exam results?
Glenwood School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Glenwood School located?
Glenwood School is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex (SS7 4LW).
How many pupils attend Glenwood School?
Glenwood School has around 248 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Glenwood School with other schools?
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