Greenshaw Recognised for 'Exceptional Education' in Recent Ofsted Inspection
We are delighted to share the outstanding results from our recent Ofsted inspection which celebrates the school’s exceptional performance and commitment to academic excellence.
The inspection took place on 1st and 2nd October, 2024, and the school received the following judgements:
- The quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Outstanding
- Sixth Form provision: Outstanding
Inspectors made the following key points in their report:
There is an exceptional standard of education across Greenshaw High School. The school’s purposeful ‘Big Ideas’ curriculum and academic rigour enable pupils to excel. Staff and pupils aim for excellence and they achieve it.
Leaders provide strong and effective support to staff, and are tenacious in their work to ensure pupils are safe and happy.
Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is present throughout the school.
A focus on personal, social, health and economic education enables students to develop into well-rounded individuals and equips them for the future. Students benefit from activities that build confidence, leadership, and awareness of social values.
Behaviour and attitudes are exemplary throughout Greenshaw High School and pupils show high levels of respect for staff and their peers.
Nick House, Headteacher, said: “I am very proud of the hard work of pupils, staff and families. We have worked tirelessly on establishing the conditions for our young people to be successful at school, and long after they have left Greenshaw High School. I am delighted at what the Ofsted inspection team saw when they visited our school, when they described our school as both ‘flourishing’ and being a ‘calm, safe and friendly place to be’. I am very grateful for the efforts of all involved.”