Greenvale School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Waters Road, Catford, London, SE6 1UFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Greenvale School is a special school in Lewisham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 January 2015, report published 11 February 2015

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 November 2023

Greenvale is a vibrant and exciting place to learn. Pupils flourish as soon as they join the school. Staff enable pupils to succeed in many subjects and courses. They strive to provide the best possible education for all pupils. Pupils receive a high quality of care and are well prepared for wider society. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, enjoy a calm and harmonious atmosphere that exists at both sites of the school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, who have very positive attitudes and behaviour. Highly skilled staff support pupils with care and kindness. Pupils are taught to identify and manage their emotions. They learn about positive relationships and how to keep healthy in an age-appropriate way. Staff take the time to develop a deep understanding of each pupils' individual needs and feelings. Bullying is rare, and leaders deal effectively with any cases that may occur. Pupils feel safe. They are extremely well prepared for adulthood. The extensive programme of activities and experiences that leaders have designed helps pupils to develop their self- belief. This helps pupils to become confident, resilient and independent young people. This is evident in pupils' excellent conduct throughout the school.

Pupil numbers and mix

216 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals57.4%

57.4%, 30.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37%

37%, 15.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.4%

1.4%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan98.6%

98.6%, 92.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Greenvale School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
New Woodlands School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 1.4
Drumbeat School and ASD Service0.4 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
The Young Women's Hub0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre1 mileReport card: Expected standardNot published
Watergate School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Katie Denton
Address
Waters Road, Catford, London, SE6 1UF
Local authority
Lewisham
URN
100765

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.