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Greenbank High School
Hastings Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.9 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,034
Capacity
1,030
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates notable strengths, including a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 27% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 70%, while 51% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid academic outcomes. Additionally, 80% of students enter the EBacc, reflecting a strong commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 50.6 | Top 27% UK |
| 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%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| 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%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| 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%. | 80% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 50% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other6.1%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.62248, -3.02769 · PR8 2LT
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN137604
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.greenbankhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Greenbank High School rated by Ofsted?
Greenbank High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Greenbank High School a good school?
Greenbank High School scores 61.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Greenbank High School in GCSEs?
Greenbank High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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