Greenshaw High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 October 2024

Throughout the school, including the sixth form, pupils thrive. They receive an exceptional standard of education. The school's purposeful 'Big Ideas' curriculum and academic rigour enable pupils to excel. Staff and pupils aim for excellence. They achieve it. Pupils develop a rich body of knowledge and achieve very highly. They are active participants in their learning and consistently demonstrate high levels of focus. Staff and pupils are proud of the role they play in this flourishing school. Leaders have established a strong and inclusive ethos of care which underpins warm and trusting relationships. Pupils strive to meet the school's high expectations in all aspects of school life. Pupils show high levels of respect for staff and their peers. They report that bullying is very rare. As a result, the school is a calm, safe and friendly place to be. Pupils appreciate the support and encouragement they get from staff. Pupils know there is always someone they can turn to for academic or personal reasons. The purposeful start to the school day sets pupils up for success and ensures that not a moment is wasted. This supportive environment helps to shape pupils to become confident, articulate and kind.

What the school should improve

• Some aspects of the school's provision for extra-curricular activities have only recently been introduced. This means that there is not a constantly strong take-up by pupils outside of the sixth form. The school should ensure that the opportunities provided encourage as many pupils as possible, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, to take part and therefore benefit from the wider provision in place.

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