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Greenbank School

Greenbank School, Northwich
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Greenbank School

Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1LD

A Requires improvement-rated special school in Northwich.

Community special school
Pupils
121
Ages
11-19
FSM
44.2%
Attainment 8
1.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
1.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.12
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Greenbank School

Greenbank School is a secondary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 54 responses), 91% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.6. The school has around 121 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Greenbank Lane, Northwich, CW8 1LD | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Greenbank School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Greenbank School

What is Greenbank School's Ofsted rating?
Greenbank School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Greenbank School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 54 responses): 91% of parents would recommend Greenbank School.
What are Greenbank School's latest exam results?
Greenbank School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Greenbank School located?
Greenbank School is a secondary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester (CW8 1LD).
How many pupils attend Greenbank School?
Greenbank School has around 121 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Greenbank School with other schools?
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