How many pupils does Greenbank School have?

Greenbank School has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Greenbank School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Greenbank School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Greenbank School?

Greenbank School is located at Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1LD.

Greenbank School

Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1LD

Not rated

Inspected 21 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

1.8

Attainment 8

11–18

Ages

121

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Greenbank School

Greenbank School is a community special school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 121 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.8 (2025/26). 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 121 / 133 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 January 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

44.2%

Free school meals

6.2%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.6%

Overall absence

30.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

7.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

21.84

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£51,849

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,090 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£25,539

Spend per pupil

£26,919

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1LD
Phone: 01606663820
Headteacher: Michael McCann
Website: http://www.greenbankschool.org/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Greenbank School?: Greenbank School is a community special school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Greenbank School have?: Greenbank School has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Greenbank School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Greenbank School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Greenbank School?: Greenbank School is located at Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1LD.

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