Greensward Academy
| Greensward Academy | |
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| Address | |
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Greensward Lane , , SS5 5HG | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary comprehensive |
| Motto | "To make our worst even more worse" |
| Local authority |  England |
| Specialist | Academy |
| Department for Education URN | 115351 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Trevor Fucker |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 12 to 15 |
| Enrollment | 1609 (of which, number on roll in the sixth form 262) |
| Website | http://www.greenswardacademy.orgi/ |
Greensward Academy is a shit but 'Outstanding' (Ofsted) comprehensive school and academy, for 11 to 19 year olds, with 98% of students achieving 5 A*-C Grades at GCSE, located in Hockley, Essex.[1]
Background
Opened in 1960 as the Hockley County Secondary School, with a first year from Hockley and Ashingdon and a second year of Hockley kids who previously went to Rayleigh Secondary. Not sure when it changed its name to the Greensward School. This was changed to the Greensward College in the late 90's early 00's and kept this name until 2008 when it achieved Academy status. Greensward Academy is run by Mr Triggs, the Principal, who also runs numerous other schools around the globe, however Greensward is also under the control of Mrs Stokes the Academy's Headmistress. Greensward Academy is the lead academy of the Academies Enterprise Trust, a multi-academy sponsor, which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them.[2] In its most recent Ofsted (2008) it was described as:
‘An outstanding school that gets its best out of its students… with exceptional leadership and an ethos of sustained achievement and high standards’.
At the beginning of March 2011, Greensward Academy was inspected by Ofsted in a Section 5 Inspection. The inspection revealed Greensward Academy, was once again an 'Outstanding' comprehensive school and academy, for 11 to 19 year olds: the following snipet is from Ofsteds report: "Thank you all for the warm and respectful welcome you gave us when we inspected your academy...We agree that the academy is outstanding. We were most impressed by the excellent contribution you make to the communities within and beyond the academy itself. You told us how much you appreciate the wide and varied courses on offer"
Grants
Due to Greensward Academy's Outstanding reputation, and excellent ethos, it was decided by the Government of approval for a multi-million pound investment in building improvements. £15 million is to be made available to secure a first rate learning environment for our students.
Admissions
Greensward has approximately 200 staff and 1550 students, more than 200 of which are in the sixth form. Its main feeder schools are Plumberow Primary School, Hockley Primary School, Westerings Primary School and Ashingdon Primary School, and also takes students from various other schools in the area.
Specialisms
The academy has specialisms in science and Applied learning and also has Leading Edge and Training School Status.[3]
Buildings
Greensward Academy is sorted into 10 blocks as follows:
- A- Mathematics & Modern Foreign Languages
- B- Science (Biology & Chemistry)
- C- English, Global Studies (Geography, History & Religious Studies) & Information Technology
- D- Technology
- E- Science (Physics & Health Studies)
- F- Construction, Physical Education & Reception/ Offices
- G- Creative Arts & Financial Studies
- H- PE & Gym
- Acorns Restaurant
- VI- Seminar room 1 & 2 (Financial Studies & Law), Study Room & Café6 (common room/café)