Glenwood School, Emsworth
Glenwood School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Emsworth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Glenwood School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Glenwood School are Prospect School (3.1 miles, Good); Riverside Community Special School (3.8 miles, Good); The Waterloo School (4.2 miles, Good); and Jubilee School (4.7 miles).
Prospect SchoolRiverside Community Special SchoolThe Waterloo SchoolJubilee School
Where pupils go next
Of the 32 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 63% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 63% to a further education college and 3% into work.
Who goes there
56.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Glenwood School has an education, health and care plan (118 of 118 in 2026). The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Glenwood School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Emsworth Rail Station, about 220 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Railway Station (n-bound), 290 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Glenwood School issued 6 suspensions, 5.2 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
56.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 15 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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
109%
Over capacity
118 pupils
108 places
10 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Emsworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Emsworth
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
118
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Glenwood 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
118
Total Pupils
84
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
6.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,890
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.8%
Overall absence
40.2%
Persistent absence
117
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
Questions parents ask about Glenwood School
What are GCSE results like at Glenwood School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Glenwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.2. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Glenwood School's Ofsted rating?
Glenwood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Glenwood School?
No fixed boundary. When Glenwood School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Glenwood School?
Glenwood School has around 118 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Glenwood School have specialist SEN provision?
Glenwood School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Glenwood School?
13.8% of sessions were missed at Glenwood School in 2024/25. 40.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Glenwood School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Glenwood 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 Glenwood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 15 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Glenwood School?
Glenwood School is at Washington Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7NN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)