Greenfields Academy

Greenfields Academy is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school emphasizes the safety and welfare of its pupils, fostering a positive environment where students can thrive. With supportive staff who encourage positive behavior and engagement in learning, pupils feel safe and valued. The academy effectively supports students' personal development, helping them prepare for future opportunities, and enhances their experiences through a variety of extracurricular activities.

Strengths

• Pupils behave well and feel safe at school.
• Staff provide effective support for pupils with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Strong focus on personal development and preparation for adult life.
• There are a variety of extracurricular activities and opportunities for enrichment.
• Teachers effectively use assessment to inform instruction and challenge pupils.

Areas for Improvement

• Some subjects lack structured planning, leading to gaps in knowledge.
• Subject leadership needs further development to ensure effective curriculum implementation.

In 2024–25 pupils at Greenfields Academy attended 75.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 56.3% 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, 43.9% of pupils at Greenfields Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). One pupil was 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 Greenfields Academy had 5.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 21.4% 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 Greenfields Academy had 76 pupils, 97.4% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

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 2024–25 Greenfields Academy received £34,128 and spent £32,555 for each of its 82 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £62,000 (£754 per pupil).

Across all 18 schools of Community Inclusive Trust, income was £11,652 and spending £11,935 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). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Grantham · Lincolnshire local authority: places and applications

Greenfields Academy is part of Community Inclusive Trust, which runs 19 schools. The nearest others:

• The Isaac Newton Primary School Grantham
• Newton Bridge Academy Grantham
• Poplar Farm School Grantham
• Caythorpe Primary School Grantham
• Osbournby Primary School Sleaford
• Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Sleaford
• Carre's Grammar School Sleaford
• Billingborough Primary School Sleaford
• Newark Orchard School Newark
• Bingham Primary School Bingham

What is Greenfields Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Greenfields Academy is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.

When was Greenfields Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Greenfields Academy was last inspected in July 2025.

How many pupils does Greenfields Academy have?

Greenfields Academy has 76 pupils on roll.

What age range does Greenfields Academy cover?

Greenfields Academy for pupils aged 5 to 16.

What are Greenfields Academy's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 10.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

What are Greenfields Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

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

Where is Greenfields Academy?

Greenfields Academy is at Great North Road, Grantham, NG31 7UX.