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Royal Greenwich Trust School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Royal Greenwich Trust School is a free s secondary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 854 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-19

Age range

854

Pupils

900

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Royal Greenwich Trust School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Royal Greenwich Trust School?

The catchment area for Royal Greenwich Trust School is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Royal Greenwich Trust School are allocated by Greenwich using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Greenwich catchment area documents →

Royal Greenwich Trust School: 900 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Royal Greenwich Trust School has a published admission number of 900 places. 854 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 900, Greenwich's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 48.2% of pupils at Royal Greenwich Trust School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Greenwich publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Greenwich school admissions →

Royal Greenwich Trust School: School Information

Full address
765 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE7 8LJ
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.2% of pupils
DfE URN
143927

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Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Royal Greenwich Trust School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Royal Greenwich Trust School

What is the catchment area for Royal Greenwich Trust School?

The catchment area for Royal Greenwich Trust School is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Royal Greenwich Trust School oversubscribed?

Royal Greenwich Trust School is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Royal Greenwich Trust School?

Admission to Royal Greenwich Trust School is managed by Greenwich. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Royal Greenwich Trust School cover?

Royal Greenwich Trust School is a secondary school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Royal Greenwich Trust School?

Royal Greenwich Trust School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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