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Greenbank School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LD, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.7 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
121
Capacity
133
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 91% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance is a significant concern, as recent data shows no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating challenges in meeting national standards. Parents considering this option may want to weigh the positive community feedback against the school's academic results.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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53.24814, -2.52681 · CW8 1LD
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111503
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.greenbankschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Greenbank School rated by Ofsted?
Greenbank School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Greenbank School a good school?
Greenbank School scores 40.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Greenbank School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Greenbank School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Greenbank School in GCSEs?
Greenbank School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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