SchoolScoresRoyal Greenwich Trust School
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON
765 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE7 8LJ
020 8312 5480 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 October 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Greenwich comparisons use the 6 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 31% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 80% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 98% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Greenwich figures pool parents at the Greenwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
143 pupils in this year group.
24% — 23 points below the Greenwich average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 37.4 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
146 pupils in this year group.
86% — 5 points below the Greenwich average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 33% | 53% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 25% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 14% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
2 A level students in this year group.
Only 2 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 0% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 32.7 | 35 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | Not published |
A level subjects, 2024/25
1 subject, 1 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
32 students in this year group.
78% — about the same as the Greenwich average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 78% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 13% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
57 students in this year group.
72% — about the same as the Greenwich average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 71% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 4% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 67% | 72% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Greenwich. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 144 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 80 |
| Of those, offered a place | 80 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 365 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 53.3% | 36.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6% | 16.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 39.2% | 27.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 32% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 27% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.1% | 21.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 33.7 | 14.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 94% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 28.2% | 19.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Silvertown 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Blackheath 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Royal Docks Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- London Design and Engineering UTC 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greenwich Waldorf School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ark Greenwich Free School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shooters Hill Sixth Form College 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · D+ average A level grade
- Kingsford Community School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Blackheath High School GDST 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Royal Greenwich Trust School's Ofsted rating?
Royal Greenwich Trust School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 October 2022.
How did Royal Greenwich Trust School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 24% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 22 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Royal Greenwich Trust School?
81% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Royal Greenwich Trust School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Royal Greenwich Trust School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 80 families put Royal Greenwich Trust School as their first choice for 144 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 80 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143927.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.