Greenfields Specialist School for Communication is a special academy in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports autism, multi-sensory, severe learning and 1 other need.
- Ages 11–19
- 106 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 106 (places for 90)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tracy Phillips (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Gssc Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 February 2015
- Free school meals
- 42.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- West Northamptonshire
- School reference (URN)
- 141726
Needs it supports
4 needs: autism, multi-sensory and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in West Northamptonshire (5)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in West Northamptonshire (1)
Sensory and physical
- Multi-sensory impairment Other schools for this in West Northamptonshire (2)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often West Northamptonshire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2014; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (June 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, June 2024).
Contact and getting there
Prentice Court, Lings Way, Northampton, NN3 8XS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Blackthorn Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Edgewood School Independent · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Billing Brook Special School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 miles
All SEND schools in West Northamptonshire
By need in West Northamptonshire: Autism (11) · SEMH (6) · Speech and language (6) · Severe learning (6) · Hearing (4) · Multi-sensory (3) · Moderate learning (2) · PMLD (2) · Vision (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
How do I get a place at Greenfields Specialist School for Communication?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Greenfields Specialist School for Communication. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Greenfields Specialist School for Communication support?
Autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Greenfields Specialist School for Communication take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Greenfields Specialist School for Communication’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Greenfields Specialist School for Communication?
Prentice Court, Lings Way, Northampton, NN3 8XS, in West Northamptonshire.
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