In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.
Greenwich at a glance
Ahead of England on results at 11
How Greenwich's schools compare with England, area by area.
Schools and nurseries23062 primary · 15 secondary · 130 nurseries
Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
Met the standard at 1172%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths49%Attainment 8 47.4, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary32%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Greenwich
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
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About Greenwich
Greenwich is a London borough with 62 mainstream primary schools and 15 mainstream secondary schools. Secondary places are in high demand: 60.2% got their first choice, against 83.6% across England. 22.5% of secondary offers are for a school in another council, against 8.0% across England.
Key dates each year
31 October
Secondary school applications close
15 January
Primary school applications close
1 March
Secondary school offers
16 April
Primary school offers
If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.
89.3%got their first-choice primary school in Greenwich in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 123 of 151 councils. 97.8% got one of their top three.9.3% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.
60.2%got their first-choice secondary school in Greenwich in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 151 of 151 councils. 81.8% got one of their top three.22.5% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.
Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.
1 of 22 primary appeals heard in Greenwich succeeded in 2025. 10 of 178 secondary appeals heard in Greenwich succeeded in 2025.
For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Numbers that sum up Greenwich
GreenwichEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 44 primaries with one.
100%
England 96%
Close to England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
12 of the 13 with a grade.
92%
England 93%
Close to England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
72%
England 62%
Above England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
49%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
17%
England 18%
Better than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
32%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 68 schools that have one.
99%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding15
Good52
Requires improvement1
Inadequate0
How it has changed
Greenwich in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1172% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths49% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
The figures in full
The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.
Measure
Greenwich
England
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)
99%
95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)
72%
62%
Attainment 8
47.4
46.2
Persistent absence
17%
18%
Pupils per teacher
17.7:1
17.9:1
Spending per pupil
£9,936
£8,120
In education or work after 16
92%
91%
Went on to higher education
47%
56%
Pupils with special educational needs
24%
21%
Pupils with English as an additional language
31%
22%
Pupils on free school meals
32%
27%
DfE local authority code 203, ONS code E09000011.
Living here
What it's like for families
Greenwich has 230 schools and nurseries.
There are 3% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.
32% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Greenwich's state schools each January.
42.0k2018
43.4k2019
44.2k2021
44.4k2022
44.8k2023
44.9k2024
44.2k2025
43.3k2026
Up 3% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Greenwich32%
Keep up with schools in Greenwich
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Greenwich has 230 schools, including 75 primary schools, 33 secondary schools, 130 nurseries, 15 independent schools, 10 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Greenwich?+
The highest-ranked schools in Greenwich on Eduscope are Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ark Greenwich Free School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in Greenwich are rated Good or Outstanding?+
99% of inspected schools in Greenwich hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 15 schools rated Outstanding and 52 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Greenwich perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Greenwich, 72% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Greenwich?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Greenwich is 17.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Greenwich schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Greenwich is 17.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Greenwich?+
There are 43,260 pupils enrolled across schools in Greenwich, with 23,046 in primary and 19,704 in secondary. 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in Greenwich?+
There are 15 independent schools in Greenwich. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Greenwich on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in Greenwich?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 230 schools in Greenwich by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
