The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.7
13.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
28.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 297 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 164 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,961
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nick House (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
Primary · 739m away
Rushy Meadow Primary School
Primary · 760m away
Carshalton High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
Sutton Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Primary · 1.4km away
Manor Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Primary · 1.5km away
Westbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Greenshaw High School a selective school?
No. Greenshaw High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Greenshaw High School's Ofsted rating?
Greenshaw High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greenshaw High School?
Greenshaw High School currently has 1,961 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greenshaw High School take?
Greenshaw High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Greenshaw High School?
Greenshaw High School is in Sutton, SM1 3DY, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greenshaw High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Greenshaw High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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