Located in Sutton, Greenshaw High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective 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.

Greenshaw High School currently has around 1961 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 28.5% 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 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 32 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29%. other asian pupils make up about 17.1%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 24% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Grennell Road, Sutton, SM1 3DY
Website: http://www.greenshaw.co.uk
Telephone: 02087151001
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Sutton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Nick House
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136800

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1970
Number of Pupils: 1961
Number of Boys: 1082
Number of Girls: 879

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British29.00%568
Other Asian17.10%336
African9.60%188
Other White9.50%187
Pakistani7.20%142
Indian6.80%133
Other Mixed5.30%103
Other (any other ethnic group)3.40%67
Chinese3.00%59
White and Asian2.20%43
Bangladeshi1.50%30
White and Black Caribbean1.50%29
White and Black African1.10%22
Caribbean1.10%22
Unclassified0.80%16
Other Black0.50%9
Gypsy/Roma0.30%5
Irish0.10%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.63)
Of the 297 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 284 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.63
Town average
0.63
Local authority average
0.55
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
22%
Town average
49%
Local authority average
37%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
72%
Town average
75%
Local authority average
60%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
57.8
Town average
63.1
Local authority average
56.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.0
Town average
5.7
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
94%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP
3out of 4 1,889 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF
- not rated 2,040 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
All Saints Road , SM1 3DA
3out of 4 807 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG
3out of 4 830 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Rushy Meadow Primary School
Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG
- not rated 830 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tweeddale Infants' School
Paisley Road , SM5 1SR
- not rated 850 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE
2out of 4 867 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Malmesbury Middle School
Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG
- not rated 1,463 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road , SM1 3DY
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road , SM1 3DY
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW
- not rated 645 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW
3out of 4 645 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street , SM5 2QX
- not rated 1,337 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Malmesbury County Middle School
Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG
- not rated 1,463 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willows County High School
Central Road , SM4 5SE
- not rated 2,395 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cranmer County Middle School
Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU
- not rated 2,858 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carshalton College
Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ
- not rated 1,498 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Phoenix College
Central Road , SM4 5SE
- not rated 2,395 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Merton College
Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX
- not rated 2,662 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Anchor School
Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH
- not rated 965 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW
3out of 4 1,322 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wandle Valley School
Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW
- not rated 1,322 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Henry Tudor School
118b West Street , SM5 2NR
- not rated 1,387 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT
3out of 4 1,645 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.