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Greenbank High School

Sefton, PR8 2LTSecondaryAges 11–16GirlsState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
Progress 8
-2.00
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,129
of 3,141 nationally

About Greenbank High School

Greenbank High School is a girls' secondary school in Sefton that currently teaches 1,034 pupils, though its official capacity is listed as just 133 — a figure that appears to be a data anomaly given the school's size. What is clear is that the school serves a community with significant disadvantage: 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and placing it among the most deprived intakes in the local authority. Despite this, the school is heavily oversubscribed, with 91% of parents who responded to the Parent View survey saying they would recommend it. The school has no religious character and is a state-funded academy, with Davina Aspinall as headteacher. It also operates as a boarding school and has a sixth form, though the age range is listed as 11-16, suggesting the sixth form may be a separate or recent addition.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHastings Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 2LT
HeadteacherDavina Aspinall
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils1,034
Free School Meals (FSM)44.2%
School Capacity1,034 / 133 (777% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Astro TurfTennis CourtsICT SuiteSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballRowingRugbySwimmingRoundersHockeyCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubYoung EnterpriseCodingNewspaperBook ClubDebateOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Learning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: greenbankhigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greenbank High School

Greenbank High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.