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Plumstead Manor School

Greenwich, SE18 1QFSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.65
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
137 1st-choice / 218 places
Ranking
#2,793
of 3,141 nationally

About Plumstead Manor School

Plumstead Manor School is a large mixed secondary in Greenwich with 1,454 pupils on roll, just shy of its 1,500 capacity. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 38.1%, well above the national average for secondary schools. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 438 applications for 218 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.01, with 137 first-preference offers made. This suggests that despite its size, the school is a popular local choice, particularly among families who may value its inclusive intake and broad demographic mix. The school has a sixth form and is non-denominational, with no religious character. Headteacher Douglas Greig leads a school that, based on its pupil numbers and application figures, clearly plays a central role in the local community, even if its academic outcomes and Ofsted rating tell a more complicated story.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOld Mill Road, London, Greenwich, SE18 1QF
HeadteacherDouglas Greig
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Number of Pupils1,454
Free School Meals (FSM)38.1%
School Capacity1,454 / 1,500 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
TheatreLibraryMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreArt StudiosSwimming PoolTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

BadmintonSwimmingCricketGymnasticsRugbyFootballRoundersNetballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirNewspaperOrchestraBook ClubYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Plumstead Manor School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.