Greenbank School
URN: 111503 • Northwich CW8 1LD
Overview
- Name
- Greenbank School
- URN
- 111503
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael McCann (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01606663820
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greenbank Lane, Northwich CW8 1LD
Summary
Greenbank School is a community special school located in Hartford, Northwich, catering to students aged 11-18 with autism, speech, language, and communication difficulties. The school has a capacity of 121 pupils, all of whom have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) as part of their admission requirements. Greenbank is known for its calm and supportive environment, which fosters engagement and personal development among its students.
The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a strong emphasis on communication, self-esteem, and social skills. Greenbank also offers a residential provision for students in Years 9-11, allowing them to participate in extended day or overnight stays, which further supports their learning outcomes. The school prioritises trauma-informed practices and adaptive autism strategies to ensure that all students thrive.
Greenbank School is part of a larger educational campus that includes other primary and secondary schools, promoting a sense of community. The school is consistently oversubscribed, reflecting its reputation for providing high-quality education tailored to the needs of its students.
The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a strong emphasis on communication, self-esteem, and social skills. Greenbank also offers a residential provision for students in Years 9-11, allowing them to participate in extended day or overnight stays, which further supports their learning outcomes. The school prioritises trauma-informed practices and adaptive autism strategies to ensure that all students thrive.
Greenbank School is part of a larger educational campus that includes other primary and secondary schools, promoting a sense of community. The school is consistently oversubscribed, reflecting its reputation for providing high-quality education tailored to the needs of its students.
Useful links
- Advice for Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Anti Bullying Policy (other)
- Attendance Policy (other)
- Data Protection Policy (other)
- Online Safety Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Russett School (61.1)
- Cloughwood Academy (54.1)
- Rosebank School (53.8)
- The Grange School (48.7)
- Cloughwood School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 121
- Pupils
- 121
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- 44.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 121 | 108 | 13 | 121 | 44.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 120 | 109 | 11 | 119 | 42.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 108 | 96 | 12 | 119 | 41.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 108 | 96 | 12 | 99 | 41.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | 97 | 15 | 99 | 38.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 105 | 88 | 17 | 99 | 32.90 |
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