Greenwich Free School
About Greenwich Free School
Greenwich Free School is a mixed state secondary and sixth form in the Greenwich local authority, led by headteacher Mark Eyre. It sits within a competitive local landscape of 19 same-type schools, where the top-performing peers by ranking score are Ark Greenwich Free School (1.43), St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (0.74), and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (0.4). The nearest school rated Outstanding is Leigh Academy Blackheath, 2.5 kilometres away. With 740 pupils on roll, Greenwich Free School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, placing it among the majority of Greenwich secondaries that are not yet Outstanding — only four schools in the borough currently hold that top grade. For families weighing options in this part of southeast London, the school represents a solid, well-regarded choice within a diverse mix of local provision.
Key Details
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
07:50 – 15:15
Source: greenwichfreeschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenwich Free School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for