Special free school · Essex

The Greenwell Academy

Special
Ages 7–16

Term dates

Special free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Essex council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Essex's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 7–16
Pupils: 19 (capacity 64)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01279746845
Address: Commonside Road, Harlow, CM18 7EZ

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.