The Greens ENS

The Greens ENS is an independent special school in Manchester for pupils aged 5 to 14, all of whom have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The school has established a nurturing and calm environment in which pupils, many of whom arrive with negative prior experiences of education, build trusting relationships with staff, attend more regularly and feel safe. Safeguarding standards are met, and pupils' personal development, behaviour and wellbeing are strengths. Parents are highly positive, and staff value the support they receive from leaders.

Strengths

• Safeguarding standards are met and pupils feel safe
• Nurturing and trusting relationships help pupils feel a sense of belonging
• Pupils' attendance improves significantly from very low starting points
• Personalised support for pupils' emotional needs is highly effective
• Pupils report no concerns about bullying and behaviour is managed well
• Pupils benefit from a wide range of trips and life-skills learning
• Parents are highly positive and credit the school with re-engaging their children

Areas for Improvement

• Leaders do not identify weaknesses in teaching quickly enough
• Some staff lack the knowledge to teach the curriculum effectively
• Teaching of phonics is inconsistent across the school
• Pupils' progress varies across curriculum pathways and is hindered by weak teaching
• Support for pupils with EHC plans is inconsistent in reducing barriers to learning
• Pupils do not achieve as well as they could in writing, with gaps persisting over time
• Some independent school standards are not met, including curriculum and leadership standards
• Pupils' knowledge of some fundamental British values and PSHE content is limited or variable

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Greens ENS were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is The Greens ENS's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for The Greens ENS is Needs attention, from an inspection in July 2026.

When was The Greens ENS last inspected by Ofsted?

The Greens ENS was last inspected in July 2026.

How many pupils does The Greens ENS have?

The Greens ENS has 26 pupils on roll.

What age range does The Greens ENS cover?

The Greens ENS for pupils aged 5 to 14.

Where is The Greens ENS?

The Greens ENS is at 202 Droylsden Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 1NZ.