The Greenwell Academy
Free schools special · Ages 7–16 · Harlow, Essex
The Greenwell Academy is a special school in Harlow, Essex for ages 7–16 (free schools special).
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Key facts
- Address
- Commonside Road, Harlow, CM18 7EZ
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 7–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 19 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 26.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 28 April 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive in the school’s warm and highly supportive environment.”
- “They know that staff understand their needs and act promptly to support them.”
- “Highly positive relationships lead to pupils feeling a deep sense of belonging.”
To improve
- “The careers education programme is still developing.”
- “As a result, pupils’ access to meaningful work experience is limited.”
- “Many lack confidence in their ability to succeed.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 1 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
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- The Tower School 3.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Coopersale Hall School 4.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Woodcroft School 6.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Oak View School 7.2 mi Good