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The Greenwell Academy

Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7EZ

Special / SEND
Ages 7–16
Mixed
Boarding available

Overview

The Greenwell Academy is a special / send school (free schools special) in Harlow, East of England, for pupils aged 7–16. This summary is generated only from official structured fields.

School details

Official establishment type
Free schools special
Establishment group
Free Schools
Age range
Ages 7–16
Gender of entry
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Sixth form
No
School capacity
64
Pupils on roll
19
URN
149745

Admissions

Admissions policy
Non-selective
Local authority
Essex
Academy trust or group
THE BECKMEAD TRUST

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Official inspection data

Ofsted inspections

Inspection information published by Ofsted, shown in Ofsted's own words.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 28 April 2026 · Published 30 June 2026

Renewed education inspection framework

Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Early years (where applicable)
Not applicable
Post-16 provision (where applicable)
Not applicable
Leadership and governance
Expected standard

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Source: Ofsted · Inspections and outcomes. Official Ofsted page for this school

Location

Address
Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7EZ
Local authority
Essex

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