Glebe School, West Wickham
Glebe School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in West Wickham, part of Specialist Learning Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Glebe School in detail
Glebe School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a great honour and privilege to be the Headteacher of a such a remarkable school. Situated in West Wickham, we are a large special education needs school which caters to pupils with a range of learning needs. Our reputation is far reaching, where we are celebrated for being an aspirational and pupil centred school."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Glebe School are Wickham Park School (under 0.1 miles); Shaftesbury Nash College (0.6 miles, Good); Beckmead Park Academy (1 mile, Outstanding); and Baston House School (1.3 miles).
Wickham Park SchoolShaftesbury Nash CollegeBeckmead Park AcademyBaston House School
The trust
Glebe School is run by its own single-school academy trust.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Glebe School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (65%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 38 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 95% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 68% to a further education college.
Who goes there
47.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%), Black (14%) and Mixed (10%).
Almost every pupil at Glebe School has an education, health and care plan (288 of 288 in 2026). The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Glebe School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Wickham Rail Station, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Glebe School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Glebe School issued 10 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Glebe School excels at creating a calm, respectful atmosphere where pupils with SEND feel safe and valued. Teachers use a variety of engaging teaching methods to help every pupil succeed, from those learning to read to those completing GCSEs and vocational qualifications. The school goes beyond academics, providing practical life skills training, work experience and careers guidance so pupils leave confident and ready for adult life.
Key Strengths
- Broad, well-structured curriculum with academic and vocational pathways tailored to diverse pupil needs -
- Strong support for reading development and SEND through specialist teaching and regular monitoring -
- Excellent sixth form provision focusing on practical life skills, work experience and employability -
- Consistently high behaviour and attendance standards with effective emotional support strategies -
- Wide range of enrichment activities and work placements that prepare pupils for adulthood
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, outdoor challenges, building a bike programme, vocational workshops in hair and beauty, work placements in hospitality and public services
Glebe School is a welcoming and inclusive special school dedicated to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND, offering a carefully designed curriculum that builds independence and resilience. The school has maintained its outstanding standards with effective action since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
47.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Glebe School
Snowdon 2026
14 Jul 2026
LYG Sports Roundup
24 Jun 2026
School Games Mark
24 Jun 2026
DofE Royal recognition
10 Jun 2026
Fencing Tournament
10 Jun 2026
LYG update
20 May 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Glebe School is in Bromley; for families living there:
Apply to Bromley for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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 Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 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
111%
Over capacity
288 pupils
260 places
28 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - West Wickham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Wickham
Across Bromley council
Places available
4,001
Applications
3,651
Got 1st preference
66.3%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Bromley council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
288
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Glebe School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
288
Total Pupils
183
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
44
Teachers
6.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,136
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.8%
Overall absence
21.5%
Persistent absence
256
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Glebe School
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Questions parents ask about Glebe School
What are GCSE results like at Glebe School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Glebe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.1. 4% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Glebe School's Ofsted rating?
Glebe School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Glebe School?
No fixed boundary. When Glebe School is oversubscribed, Bromley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Glebe School?
Glebe School has around 288 pupils on roll. 47% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Glebe School have specialist SEN provision?
Glebe School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Glebe School?
6.8% of sessions were missed at Glebe School in 2024/25. 21.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Glebe School?
Apply through Bromley's coordinated admissions process, naming Glebe School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Glebe School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Glebe School?
Glebe School is at Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9AE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)