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The Greenwell Academy

Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7EZ ·

Report card: strong areas· 2026
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At a glance

A state special school for ages 7–16 in Harlow. Ofsted report card (April 2026): strong areas. Results aren't compared with the England average for special schools.

Ages
7–16
Pupils
19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Admissions
Non-selective
Local authority
Essex
Academy trust
THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Headteacher
Ms Lucy Goodman
Opened
Sept 2023
Boarding
Boarding school
01279746845 Explore the area

Inspection

Ofsted report card (renewed framework)

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Inspected 28 Apr 2026Published 30 Jun 2026
  • SafeguardingMet
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and well-beingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Report cards grade each area separately on a five-point scale, from Urgent improvement to Exceptional. There is no single overall grade, and results are not directly comparable with earlier grades such as “Good”.

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Exam results

No published results yet. The school may be new, too small for figures to be published, or not have pupils at the end of a key stage.

Admissions

Demand for places and how places are allocated

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Catchment area

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Last distance offered

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Pupils

School census 2024/25

Pupils
16
Capacity
64
30% full
Girls / boys
21/79
Mixed
  • Eligible for free school meals (last 6 years)56.3%
  • English as an additional language0%
  • SEN support0%
  • Education, Health and Care plan100%
  • The black tick shows the median for state-funded all-through schools in England.
The Greenwell Academy, Harlow · SchoolPatch