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Greenbank School

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Greenbank School

Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1LD

Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

1.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

1.6

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.546.4
2024/251.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.000.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

St Nicholas Catholic High School
0.09 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Cloughwood Academy
0.42 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Hartford Church of England High School
0.79 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
0.83 km away · Academy 16-19 converter
The Grange School
1.16 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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