The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.4
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 854
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 48.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON
- Head
- Mrs Cath Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
765 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE7 8LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorntree Primary School
Primary · 666m away
Charlton Park School
Special school · 1.2km away
Charlton School
Special school · 1.2km away
Charlton Park Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Mulgrave Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fossdene Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Charlton Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Royal Greenwich Trust School a selective school?
No. Royal Greenwich Trust School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Royal Greenwich Trust School's Ofsted rating?
Royal Greenwich Trust School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royal Greenwich Trust School?
Royal Greenwich Trust School currently has 854 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal Greenwich Trust School take?
Royal Greenwich Trust School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Royal Greenwich Trust School?
Royal Greenwich Trust School is in London, SE7 8LJ, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal Greenwich Trust School have a sixth form?
Yes, Royal Greenwich Trust School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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