Greenside School

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Shephall Green, Stevenage, SG2 9XSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Greenside School is a special school in Stevenage for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 February 2013, report published 15 March 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

13 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

197 pupils on roll, with places for 165

Eligible for free school meals34.5%

34.5%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.6%

9.6%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Greenside School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Valley School	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 0.2
Lonsdale School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 0.3
Larwood School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
East Hall School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Knightsfield School	5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 17.7

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Alex Tomkins
Phone: 01438315356
Website: greenside.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Shephall Green, Stevenage, SG2 9XS
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 117690

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.