Located in Bilston, Green Park School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Green Park School currently has around 145 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.6% boys and 32.4% girls. Around 60.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 13.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 49.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.8%. indian pupils make up about 20%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Green Park Avenue, Bilston, WV14 6EH
Website: http://www.greenparkschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01902556429
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Wolverhampton
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lorraine Dawney
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104415

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 145
Number of Pupils: 145
Number of Boys: 98
Number of Girls: 47

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 49.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British33.80%49
Indian20.00%29
Other Mixed8.30%12
Pakistani6.90%10
African5.50%8
Other White4.80%7
Unclassified4.80%7
White and Black Caribbean3.40%5
Caribbean3.40%5
Other (any other ethnic group)3.40%5
Chinese1.40%2
Other Black1.40%2
White and Asian0.70%1
Irish0.70%1
Other Asian0.70%1
Gypsy/Roma0.70%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-6.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-6.0)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Local authority average
0.24
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Local authority average
24%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Local authority average
41%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Local authority average
46.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Edward's Nursery School
Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT
- not rated 1,347 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Bilston Nursery School
Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT
4out of 4 1,347 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Eastfield Nursery School
Griffin Street , WV1 2HH
4out of 4 1,648 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Windsor Nursery School
Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL
3out of 4 1,789 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 2,642 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stowlawn Primary School
Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH
3out of 4 101 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
East Park Academy
Hollington Road , WV1 2DS
4out of 4 635 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
East Park Junior School
Hollington Road , WV1 2DS
- not rated 635 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
East Park Primary School
Hollington Road , WV1 2DS
- not rated 635 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ettingshall Infant School
Herbert Street , WV14 0NF
- not rated 722 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Matthias School
Deans Road , WV1 2BH
- not rated 1,209 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Moseley Park
Holland Road , WV14 6LU
- not rated 1,214 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Moseley Park
Holland Road , WV14 6LU
4out of 4 1,214 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Bilston High School
Prosser Street , WV14 0QD
- not rated 1,723 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ormiston SWB Academy
Dudley Street , WV14 0LN
3out of 4 1,827 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bilston Community College
Westfield Road , WV14 6ER
- not rated 389 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of Wolverhampton College
Wellington Road , WV14 6BT
- not rated 459 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bow Street School
Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB
- not rated 1,502 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP
3out of 4 1,616 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
WV2 Education
74 New Road , WV13 2DA
- not rated 2,337 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU)
Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR
- not rated 2,671 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Kairos Academy (KS3)
Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR
3out of 4 2,674 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.