Greensward Academy

What Greensward Academy does

Greensward Academy operates as a state-funded co-educational secondary school in Hockley, Essex County, United Kingdom, trading under the co-brand 'Lift Greensward'. It delivers education to students aged 11-19, covering Years 7-11 (secondary) and a post-16 sixth form, and additionally operates a nursery for early years provision. The school is a member of the Lift Schools multi-academy trust, which collectively runs 57 primary, secondary and special schools educating more than 33,000 pupils across England. Greensward itself employs approximately 112 staff and serves a defined local catchment within the Hockley area, with admissions administered through the local authority application process.

The school's offering rests on a standard web-based learning management system supplemented by integrated parent/student communication tools, with named third-party integrations including ParentPay (parent payments) and Google Drive (document sharing). Beyond core curriculum delivery it operates a portfolio of on-site services: a sixth form offering A-Levels, nursery provision, breakfast club, after school clubs, careers guidance, library services, young carers support, and SEND support. Community and prospective-family engagement is conducted through a school website, weekly email newsletters, and active social media accounts across Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and Bluesky. The Principal is Katie Scarnell MA (Cantab), with Tony McKenna as Chair of the Academy Council.

Greensward does not charge tuition; education is provided free at point of use as is standard for UK state-funded schools. Recurring revenue flows from UK government education funding channelled through the academy trust arrangement with Lift Schools on a per-pupil basis. Supplementary fee-bearing services — school meals, uniform provision, wraparound care (breakfast and after-school clubs), and nursery fees — generate modest ancillary income. There is no commercial pricing model, no external private equity or venture funding, and no history of acquisitions, divestitures, or funding rounds; the entity is governed within the UK academy trust framework rather than as a commercial enterprise.

Name

Greensward Academy

Legal name

Greensward Academy

Website

https://greenswardacademy.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Greensward Academy (Lift Greensward) is a state-funded co-educational secondary school in Hockley, Essex, part of the Lift Schools multi-academy trust, providing free education for ages 11-19 plus nursery, wraparound care, and pupil support services.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Hockley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a state-funded academy, Greensward Academy receives operational funding from the UK government through its trust arrangement with Lift Schools. Education is provided free at point of use to students.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Greensward Academy is a co-educational 11-19 comprehensive state-funded school providing secondary education, Sixth Form post-16 education, and Nursery early years provision. It delivers a dynamic curriculum emphasising academic rigour, sporting development, and creative expression, supported by pastoral care, enrichment activities, and ancillary services including Breakfast Club, After School Clubs, Young Carers Support, Careers guidance, and Library services.

Product overview

Lift Greensward is a co-educational 11-19 comprehensive school and part of the Lift Schools trust. The school offers a unified educational service comprising secondary education (Years 7-11), a vibrant Sixth Form, and Nursery provision. Additional support services include After School Clubs, Breakfast Club, Young Carers support, Careers guidance, and Library services. The school emphasises academic rigour, sporting development, and creative expression within new buildings and modern facilities, aiming to provide excellent education for every child in every classroom every day.

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Products and services

• Lift Greensward Secondary Education (11-18) A co-educational 11-19 comprehensive secondary school providing academic rigour, sporting development, and creative expression across a dynamic curriculum with new buildings and modern facilities. Designed for students aged 11-16 (Years 7-11).
• Sixth Form A vibrant and highly successful sixth form offering post-16 education (A-Levels or equivalent qualifications) with opportunities for academic advancement and personal development for students aged 16-19.
• Nursery Early years education provision for younger children as part of the school's educational offerings, providing nursery care and early childhood development.
• Breakfast Club Morning care provision for students before the school day begins, offering supervised activities and meals prior to the start of regular classes.
• After School Clubs Enrichment activities available after regular school hours for student development beyond the classroom, supporting personal growth and extracurricular engagement.
• Young Carers Support Dedicated support services for students who care for family members, recognised with Young Carers accreditation from the Carers Trust.
• Careers Service Guidance and support for students regarding future career paths, higher education options, and employment opportunities.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lift SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLift Schools is the multi-academy trust that Greensward Academy is part of. The trust comprises 57 primary, secondary and special schools educating more than 33,000 pupils across the UK (from Middlesbrough in the north to Devon in the west, Essex in the east and the Isle of Wight in the south). The majority of schools are rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Greensward trades as 'Lift Greensward' under this partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Greenwood Academies Trust: UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies, with an explicit focus on school improvement and turnaround. Comparable to Greensward as a fellow MAT navigating Ofsted accountability and trust-level shared services.
• Oasis Community Learning: UK multi-academy trust running a national network of academies with a community-embedded operating model. Directly comparable to Greensward's Lift Schools arrangement in terms of trust-scale state-funded secondary delivery, wraparound services, and value-driven ethos.
• Delta Academies Trust: UK multi-academy trust running a large portfolio of secondary and primary academies with a strong focus on operational efficiency and turnaround. Comparable to Greensward's Lift Schools arrangement as another MAT delivering state-funded secondary education at scale.
• Harris Federation: One of the UK's largest multi-academy trusts, operating a network of primary and secondary academies, predominantly in London and the South East. Highly comparable as another large MAT delivering state-funded secondary education with similar funding, governance, and Ofsted accountability structures to Greensward within Lift Schools.
• Academy Transformation Trust: UK multi-academy trust running a network of primary and secondary academies across the Midlands and East of England. Comparable to Greensward as another MAT delivering state-funded secondary education in similar regional markets, including near Greensward's Essex catchment.
• United Learning: Large UK multi-academy trust combining state-funded academies and independent schools, running primary, secondary and sixth-form provision nationally. Comparable to Greensward in operating integrated 11-19 pathways within a trust governance model.
• E-ACT: UK multi-academy trust operating a portfolio of primary, secondary and special schools across multiple regions. Directly comparable as another MAT delivering state-funded secondary education with similar funding mechanics and Ofsted exposure to Greensward.

Others

• Lift Schools: The parent multi-academy trust of Greensward Academy, comprising 57 primary, secondary and special schools educating more than 33,000 pupils. Relevant as the operating trust context for Greensward rather than a directly competing entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GreenswardAc
• Facebookfacebook.com/GreenswardAc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greensward-academy

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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