Green Lane Community Special School

Green Lane Community Special School continues to demonstrate effective leadership and has built on the strengths identified in its previous inspection. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to the development and well-being of its pupils. From the warm welcome they receive each day to the tailored curriculum that meets their diverse needs, students feel safe, cared for, and motivated to learn. The staff's dedication to enhancing pupils’ personal and educational growth is evident, ensuring they are well prepared for their future endeavors, including independent living and integration into the community.

Strengths

• Pupils love attending school and feel safe and supported.
• Staff have high ambitions for every pupil and adapt the curriculum to meet individual needs.
• The school provides a highly effective and ambitious curriculum focused on communication skills.
• Pupils demonstrate pride in their learning and participate actively in school life.
• Strong emphasis on personal development through various life skills and career education.

In 2024–25 pupils at Green Lane Community Special School attended 92.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 23.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.4% of pupils at Green Lane Community Special School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Green Lane Community Special School had 6.6 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 11.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Green Lane Community Special School had 229 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Green Lane Community Special School received £22,277 and spent £25,180 for each of its 229 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £353,000 (£1,540 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Green Lane Community Special School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Green Lane Community Special School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025.

When was Green Lane Community Special School last inspected by Ofsted?

Green Lane Community Special School was last inspected in March 2025.

How many pupils does Green Lane Community Special School have?

Green Lane Community Special School has 229 pupils on roll.

What age range does Green Lane Community Special School cover?

Green Lane Community Special School for pupils aged 4 to 16.

What are Green Lane Community Special School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Green Lane Community Special School?

Green Lane Community Special School is at Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4LS.