GLADE School, Totton Central
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
28 pupils
30 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Totton Central
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Totton Central
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
GLADE School
Eling Infant School and Nursery
Lydlynch Infant School
Abbotswood Junior School
Oakfield Academy
Redbridge Primary School
Hazel Wood Infant School
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Calmore Junior School
Calmore Infant School
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