Greenvale School is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 11 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.
Greenvale School currently has around 214 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.9% boys and 34.1% girls. Around 54.4% 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 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 21%. white british pupils make up about 16.4% , followed by other black at 13.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Waters Road, London, SE6 1UF |
| Website: | www.greenvaleschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084650740 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lewisham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Katie Denton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100765 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 214 |
| Number of Boys: | 141 |
| Number of Girls: | 73 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.3% | 8.2% |
| African | 21.00% | 45 |
| White British | 16.40% | 35 |
| Other Black | 13.60% | 29 |
| Unclassified | 11.20% | 24 |
| Other White | 8.90% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.10% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 4.70% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 4.20% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 5 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | - not rated | 68 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Junior School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 548 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 728 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.