# GLADE School — Totton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** No published reviews yet
- **Principal:** Victoria Horner

## Contact

- **Address:** 49 Junction Road, Totton
- **Phone:** +44 2380 867036
- **Website:** https://www.fairways.co/ourservices/education/glade-school/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/totton/glade-school-21187

## About

GLADE School is an independent special school located in Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, specializing in educating students aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school was the first in Hampshire to receive an Autism-friendly award from the National Autistic Society in 2019. The school employs a bespoke, individualized 'autistic curriculum' that addresses not only academic learning but also social, emotional, and communication needs of students with autism, with a focus on fostering independence and well-being. GLADE School maintains a therapeutic approach and employs a dedicated therapy team including a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Music Therapist, and Play Therapist. The school works collaboratively with specialist health practitioners and prioritizes pupils' personal development, particularly social skills, with carefully planned opportunities for students to learn to interact with others and understand the wider community. The school aims to help students transition back to mainstream education where appropriate.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2025

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