Greenwich Free School
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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.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection, Greenwich Free School was judged Good across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. While the school does not publish a specific Progress 8 score in this data, the local authority average for Progress 8 is 0.1, which is broadly in line with the national average. This suggests that pupils at Greenwich Free School are likely making expected or slightly above-expected progress compared with peers nationally. The school offers a full academic curriculum through to A-level, with a dedicated Sixth Form Centre on site. Parents considering the school will want to look up its most recent published Progress 8 and Attainment 8 figures to see how it compares with the top-performing peers in the borough, particularly Ark Greenwich Free School, which has a notably higher ranking score.
The school is well equipped with specialist facilities including science labs, art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, and a library, plus a gymnasium and playing fields for sport. Sports on offer include rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, basketball, badminton, dance, rounders, and cross country, and there is a strong extracurricular programme with clubs ranging from Science Club and Coding to Model UN, Debate, Chess, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The school does not appear to be oversubscribed based on available data, which may make it a more accessible option for families who are not within the immediate catchment. Greenwich Free School is likely to suit families looking for a Good-rated, mixed secondary with a broad curriculum, solid facilities, and a wide range of enrichment activities, particularly those who value music, sport, and academic clubs alongside a traditional school day.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | King George Street, Greenwich, Greenwich, SE10 8PB |
| Headteacher | Mark Eyre |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 740 |
Facilities
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Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
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Total schools
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Oversubscribed
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Primary
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Frequently Asked Questions About Greenwich Free School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
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School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
King George Street, Greenwich
Greenwich, SE10 8PB
King George Street, Greenwich
Greenwich, SE10 8PB
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