Welcome to Greenshaw High School, a school at which I am very proud to have worked at for the last two decades. I am delighted at how hard our students and staff work to ensure the best academic results, while I am equally proud that we have happy students and staff in our school. Our school being successful is pinned on the twin aims of strong wellbeing and academic excellence. This is not an ‘either, or’ – both are central to day-to-day life at Greenshaw High School.

We aim to give our youngest students a firm foundation of knowledge, before their formal examination courses begin. We teach our students in Year 7 to 9 The Big Ideas that Shaped the World, a sequence of lessons that explains cultural, philosophical and political development from ancient times to today. Alongside this, students in Year 7 to 10 follow a reading programme that, alongside the English curriculum, develops our young people's awareness of a range of literary themes and voices. We strongly believe it is our responsibility to develop the wider intellect, and in doing so, this deepens the knowledge displayed in public examinations.

In August 2026, Greenshaw students received some brilliant results. 85% of all grades were at grade 4 or above, the equivalent of a grade C in the previous GCSE system. In addition, nearly 40% of all entries were in grades 7 to 9, the equivalent of a grade A in old money. These grades represent the culmination of five years of effort in secondary school and students were supported unceasingly by their teaching and wider staff. The results of the 2026 exam season are the product of many, many hours of very hard work and dedication.

Year 13 students at Greenshaw also had some excellent results from their A Level exams.

Some of the key highlights from this summer’s A Level exams include:

• The average for all students was a grade B, and over one in four of all grades was passed at A* or A grade. In a comprehensive school like Greenshaw, we are delighted with this high level of attainment.

• No fewer than SIX students are heading off to train to be doctors, and others have been accepted on courses at world-leading Russell Group institutions, including the London School of Economics and King’s College.

• We are delighted that Shantae achieved straight A* grades, which will see her attend Cambridge University to read Economics.  Congratulations to these other students who attained at least two A* grades: Amelia; Dominik; Indie; Izel; Rokith; and Vijun.

• We are also very proud that a group of our students have been accepted onto degree apprenticeship courses. This expanding area of higher education is highly competitive, so for any student to get accepted is huge. The apprenticeships include civil engineering, financial services and are with global companies like Bloomberg, Visa and Thwaites, so each course is in a highly aspirational field. Well done to each of Bilai, Danny, Kieran, Priann, Rhushil and Saffi for this achievement.

Alongside the pursuit of academic excellence, we also have a key role in our students being happy and successful members of society. We do not want great exam results to come at the cost of young people’s wellbeing. All staff are aware of the importance of promoting student welfare, and we maintain a department of non-teaching staff to support students with mental health and wellbeing. I also believe that happiness comes from feeling engaged with your community and knowing that you are making a positive contribution. Students in our school have volunteered at food banks, collected items for a women’s refuge and raised funds for a cancer charity, all in Sutton. More widely, we have committed to global development with biennial expeditions overseas. Students and staff also support others around the world, like when we built community facilities in Zambia. We are planning a return trip next year with a group of staff and Sixth Form students. 

So, at Greenshaw High School we are committed to excellence in all aspects of students’ school life, whether academic, social or personal. This combination embodies the true values of education and underpins all aspects of our work.

Mr Nick House, Headteacher

“I just want to say a huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the education you have provided for our son. Given the challenges all the children faced in these past few years, we couldn't be happier with our son's GCSE results. When we first heard you at open evening, you talked about how you celebrate every child's success, and we feel that has been the case. We want to take this opportunity to thank every single staff member who made an impact and got him the results he deserved.” – a parent