Greenbank High School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religion Does not apply
Address Hastings Road
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 2LT
Phone 01704567591
Reference Number 137604

Greenbank High School has performed well in its first inspection since becoming an academy, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas. The school is characterized by a positive atmosphere where pupils are happy, feel safe, and are well-supported by dedicated staff. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs. Despite the challenging context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the school has shown resilience and continues to improve the educational outcomes for its pupils.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1034
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 19.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 8.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown 205 205
8 Unknown 211 211
9 Unknown 205 205
10 Unknown 205 205
11 Unknown 208 208

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 82.1%
White, Other 6.1%
Unclassified 2.8%
Mixed, Other 2.2%
White & Asian 1.4%
Asian, Other 0.9%
Chinese 0.8%
Indian 0.6%
White & Black (African) 0.5%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.3%
African 0.3%
Caribbean 0.1%
Pakistani 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
Last Report Date 11 Oct 2022
Date Report
11 Oct 2022 School inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
03 Nov 2010 Full inspection:
Previously as Greenbank High School
03 Nov 2010 Full inspection:
08 Dec 2009 Curriculum and development visit
08 Dec 2009 Curriculum and development visit
11 Dec 2007 Full inspection:
11 Dec 2007 Full inspection:
26 Apr 2004 Full inspection
26 Apr 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils are happy and feel accepted at school.
  • Leaders have high expectations for pupils' learning.
  • Curriculum designed to deepen understanding over time.
  • Strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged students.
  • Effective assessment methods used by teachers.
  • Thriving extra-curricular and enrichment activities offered.
  • Strong focus on careers education helps pupils make informed decisions.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils do not attend school regularly, impacting their learning.
  • Engagement with personal development programme and enrichment activities is inconsistent among some pupils.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
50.6

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50.5%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 68.8%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 76 9
Third Preference 66 0
From another Local Authority 17 6

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