The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,034
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Davina Aspinall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hastings Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirkdale School for H I Children
Special school · 1.0km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Farnborough Road Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Farnborough Road Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Birkdale High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Rnib Sunshine House School
Special school · 1.6km away
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.7km away
Birkdale Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Greenbank High School a selective school?
No. Greenbank High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Greenbank High School's Ofsted rating?
Greenbank High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greenbank High School?
Greenbank High School currently has 1,034 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greenbank High School take?
Greenbank High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Greenbank High School?
Greenbank High School is in Southport, PR8 2LT, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greenbank High School have a sixth form?
No, Greenbank High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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