Glenwood School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Glenwood School
Address: Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley
Town/City: Benfleet
County: Essex
Postcode: SS7 4LW
Telephone Number: 01268 792575
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 3-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Amanda Lambert
Capacity: 220
Gender: Mixed
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 263 (75% boys & 25% girls)
Enrollment: 120% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.7%

SEN Provisions

  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 115469
DfE Number: 881/7054
UKPRN: 10015467
UPRN: 100091600703
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Castle Point (E07000069)
Constituency: Castle Point (E14001154)
Electoral Ward: St George's (E05015698)

Easting & Northing: 576649E, 189234N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 29.73" N 0° 32' 52.58" E
Plus Code: 9F32HGFX+X5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Iain Birtwell - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Guy Blakesley - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 21 October 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Cornish - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Adrian Knights - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 23 September 2025.
  • Mrs Gill Marrion - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Jennifer McCutcheon - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Linda Robinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Robin Taverner - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.