Greensward Academy
URN: 135652 • Hockley SS5 5HG
Overview
- Name
- Greensward Academy
- URN
- 135652
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Scarnell (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01702202571
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greensward Lane, Hockley SS5 5HG
Summary
Greensward Academy, located in Hockley, Essex, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,613 students and a capacity of 1,650. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is committed to providing a comprehensive education for students aged 11 to 19. The school prides itself on its long-standing tradition of academic success, pastoral care, and curriculum enrichment, aiming to nurture the talents of each student, whether in academics, sports, or the arts.
The curriculum at Greensward is designed to foster excellence in teaching and learning, with a focus on innovative and responsive educational practices. The school emphasizes the importance of good manners, respect, and community values, preparing students to thrive in a globalized world. With a dedicated pastoral care system, Greensward ensures that every student is treated as an individual, supporting their personal and academic development.
Greensward Academy is part of the Lift Schools Trust and is focused on equipping students with the skills and confidence needed for future success. The school aims to create an environment where young learners can fulfill their potential and become active, prosperous citizens.
The curriculum at Greensward is designed to foster excellence in teaching and learning, with a focus on innovative and responsive educational practices. The school emphasizes the importance of good manners, respect, and community values, preparing students to thrive in a globalized world. With a dedicated pastoral care system, Greensward ensures that every student is treated as an individual, supporting their personal and academic development.
Greensward Academy is part of the Lift Schools Trust and is focused on equipping students with the skills and confidence needed for future success. The school aims to create an environment where young learners can fulfill their potential and become active, prosperous citizens.
Useful links
- Inclusion, Enrichment & SEND (sen)
- Absence & Attendance (sen)
- Parents' Evenings & Presentations (sen)
- Parents' Calendar (calendar)
- Trips, Visits & Events (calendar)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates for 2025-26 (other)
- Policies & Statutory Information (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Greensward College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 1613
- Boys
- 833
- Girls
- 780
- FSM %
- 11.60
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1613 | 833 | 780 | 1650 | 11.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1580 | 839 | 741 | 1650 | 10.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1561 | 823 | 738 | 1650 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1561 | 823 | 738 | 1650 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1528 | 807 | 721 | 1650 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1465 | 765 | 700 | 1650 | 7.10 |
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