Greenhall

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 5
Ofsted: Outstanding

Second Avenue, Holmcroft, Stafford, ST16 1PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Greenhall is a special school in Stafford for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 January 2013, report published 1 February 2013

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

Greenhall is a life changing place for its children. All children who attend the school face significant challenges with learning. The school provides an inspirational learning environment for them. It fully achieves its aim of 'nurturing the champion within'. Children excel and 'fly' in all aspects of school life. Well-trained staff expertly cater for children's special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents and carers are unanimous in their appreciation, with one comment being typical of many when they stated, 'This school works wonders.' Highly respectful relationships between staff and children are one of the pillars of this school community. Staff know children's specific needs in detail. They understand what will and will not work for each child. Children behave exceptionally well. This is because staff are highly attuned to children's feelings and anxieties and are successful at minimising these extremely efficiently. Staff skilfully help children to learn to regulate their behaviour and manage their emotions. Preparing children for the world around them is a top priority. Children benefit from an impressive range of activities to promote their wider personal development. They experience activities such as swimming, outdoor learning and horse riding. The school ensures that children are involved in, and regularly visit, the local community.

Pupil numbers and mix

39 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals28.2%

28.2%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.3%

10.3%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2.6%

2.6%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan97.4%

97.4%, 91.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Greenhall

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Marshlands School0.1 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Achieve Beyond Schools, Stafford2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Heather Field School3 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 7.9
Walton Hall Academy4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.1
The Haven School6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 12.3

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Age range
2 to 5
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne di Castiglione
Address
Second Avenue, Holmcroft, Stafford, ST16 1PS
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
149002

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.