GLADE School, Totton
GLADE School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Totton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
GLADE School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to GLADE School are Forest Park School (0.4 miles, Good); The Cedar School (2.1 miles, Good); Rosewood Free School (2.9 miles, Outstanding); and New Forest Alternative Provision (3 miles).
Forest Park SchoolThe Cedar SchoolRosewood Free SchoolNew Forest Alternative Provision
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at GLADE School has an education, health and care plan (28 of 28 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Totton Rail Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Theresas Church, 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 133 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
GLADE School prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all pupils with comprehensive safeguarding procedures and regular staff training. The school excels at preparing older pupils for life after school, with a curriculum focused on practical skills and independence, using the local community as a learning resource. Leadership is strong and experienced, with good oversight from governors and a commitment to meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with well-trained staff, designated safeguarding leads, and robust reporting systems
- Thorough risk assessments in place for all pupils, covering site safety, visits, trips, driving and individual support needs
- Excellent staff recruitment and safety checks recorded on well-maintained single central record
- Curriculum designed to help pupils prepare for adulthood and independent living with real-world learning in the town centre
- Effective leadership with experienced headteacher and governance committee providing accountability
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a strong child protection policy, well-trained staff alert to risks including radicalisation and exploitation, designated safeguarding leads with good understanding of escalation procedures, and safe recruitment practices in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Use of local town park and leisure centre for physical education and sports, community-based learning in the town centre, catering curriculum in on-site kitchen
GLADE School is an independent special school for pupils aged 11-19 that is planning to expand to a new site in Eastleigh. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if the material change is implemented.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with GLADE School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 56
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 44 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
28 pupils
30 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
GLADE School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
28
Total Pupils
16
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about GLADE School
What are GCSE results like at GLADE School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for GLADE School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is GLADE School's Ofsted rating?
GLADE School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2023, it was rated Good.
Does GLADE School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2023, GLADE School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to GLADE School?
GLADE School has around 28 pupils on roll.
Does GLADE School have specialist SEN provision?
GLADE School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to GLADE School?
GLADE School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near GLADE School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 44 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is GLADE School?
GLADE School is at 49 Junction Road, Totton, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3BU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)