Greenshaw High School
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Capacity
1,961
Pupils
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Demand
About Greenshaw High School
Greenshaw High School sits within the London borough of Sutton, a local authority known for its strong secondary provision. Among the 16 state secondary schools in Sutton, Greenshaw ranks 10th by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top quarter nationally. The three highest-performing schools in the area are Wilson's School, Sutton Grammar School for Boys, and Nonsuch High School for Girls, all selective grammars with Progress 8 scores well above 1.0. Greenshaw, by contrast, is a non-selective comprehensive with a mixed intake and no religious character, serving a large student body of 1,961 pupils. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged the school Outstanding across the board, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, with personal development rated Good. This represents a clear improvement from its previous Good rating in 2012, and places Greenshaw among just five Outstanding-rated secondaries in the borough.
Academically, Greenshaw delivers strong results across both key stages. At KS4, its Progress 8 score of +0.38 is well above the national average and sits above the Sutton local authority average of +0.53, meaning pupils here make significantly more progress than similar students nationally. The Attainment 8 score of 55 reflects a solid set of GCSE outcomes, with 81.6% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school's EBacc average point score of 4.89 is respectable, though only 39.8% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects. At A-level, the school's value-added score is exactly zero, meaning sixth-form students achieve in line with expectations. The average points per entry of 38.2 equates to a B- grade, and 15.1% of entries were graded AAB or higher. The sixth form is officially designated and serves 180 students, with a best three A-level grade average of B-.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 2,322 applications for 357 places, a ratio of 6.5 applicants per place, with 475 first-preference applications resulting in 232 offers. Facilities include a swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, art studios, ICT suites, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer range from rowing and martial arts to football and netball, while clubs include Model UN, DofE, coding, and gardening. The school has a wide range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, with a resourced provision on site. Parent views are overwhelmingly positive: 93% of respondents would recommend the school, and large majorities strongly agree that their child is happy, feels safe, and that the school has high expectations. This is a large, high-performing comprehensive that suits families seeking strong academic progress in a well-resourced, oversubscribed setting within a competitive London borough.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Grennell Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 3DY |
| Headteacher | Nick House |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Number of Pupils | 1,961 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.5% |
| School Capacity | 1,961 / 1,970 (100% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.38)
686th of 3,141
Nationally
212th of 487
In London
9th of 14
In Sutton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
43.0
'22/23
39.7
'23/24
38.2
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2357%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 303 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)57%
- FE college36%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Not sustained2%
- Sixth form college1%
- Employment1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2376%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 152 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
26%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)76%
- Employment8%
- Not sustained5%
- Further education3%
- Apprenticeship3%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics72
- Economics47
- Psychology40
- Chemistry35
- Physics31
- Biology30
- English Literature24
- Geography22
- Sociology21
- Art and Design (Graphics)17
- Art and Design (3d Studies)14
- Classical Civilisation14
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
162 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed357
2,322
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
475 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian35.6%
- White British29.0%
- Mixed10.1%
- White (other)9.5%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
20
Total schools
17
Oversubscribed
14
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenshaw High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Grennell Road, Sutton
Sutton, SM1 3DY
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