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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 214
Number of Boys: 141
Number of Girls: 73

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 37.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African21.00%45
White British16.40%35
Other Black13.60%29
Unclassified11.20%24
Other White8.90%19
Other (any other ethnic group)6.10%13
Caribbean4.70%10
Other Asian4.20%9
Other Mixed4.20%9
Pakistani2.80%6
White and Black Caribbean2.30%5
Chinese2.30%5
Bangladeshi0.90%2
White and Asian0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Indian0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.16
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
38%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Forster Park Primary School
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- not rated 68 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Torridon Junior School
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- 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

Secondary

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.