Glebe School

Overview

Glebe School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a “welcoming and inclusive community” where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. Leaders have sustained high expectations and a culture of respect, ensuring pupils are well prepared for adulthood.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “broad, well structured” and tailored to diverse needs, offering a balanced mix of academic and vocational pathways that build independence and resilience.
• Teachers are subject specialists who use clear methods and visual aids to check understanding, enabling pupils to “rapidly develop fluency” in reading and other skills.
• Behaviour and attendance are “notable strengths,” with staff using effective strategies to support pupils in managing emotions and maintaining a “calm and respectful atmosphere.”
• The sixth form provides meaningful work placements and life skills training, such as budgeting and using public transport, helping students achieve “exceptionally well.”
• Trustees provide “effective oversight,” and staff workload is carefully managed through streamlined assessment processes and ongoing professional development.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.