Surely you’ve noticed the modern architecture. Today we’re exploring the Royal Greenwich Trust School. It stands as a testament to Greenwich’s commitment to education.
Royal Greenwich Trust School opened its doors in September 2016. The school is at 765 Woolwich Road in the Charlton Riverside area. This location places it near the River Thames and the Thames Barrier.
Interestingly the school’s site has an educational history. Before RGTS, it was home to the University Technical College. The UTC opened in 2013. It unfortunately closed in 2016 due to low student numbers.
The Royal Greenwich Trust School came about after additional building work. These extensions allowed the school to accommodate students aged 11 to 19. The London Borough of Greenwich supported these renovations. Some of the previous college’s technical facilities were retained.
The Royal Greenwich Trust School curriculum includes Key Stage 3 for students aged 11 to 14. Key Stage 4 students study core GCSE subjects. These include English maths and science. They can also choose optional subjects. Options range from art and music to BTEC sport business and engineering.
RGTS also offers a sixth form for 16 to 19 year olds. It provides business engineering and construction courses at level 3.
As of September 2023 the school had 798 students. The school is popular and oversubscribed for the 2024 intake. Royal Greenwich Trust School serves its local community. Its students come from diverse primary schools. A significant portion 42% are eligible for free school meals. The school also supports students with special educational needs.
Ofsted inspected the school in October 2022. The school received a “Good” rating overall. It also earned “Good” in all categories. Royal Greenwich Trust School is part of the University Schools Trust. UST is a group of schools in east London. It involves partnerships between schools universities and other organisations.
Today Royal Greenwich Trust School stands as a place of learning. It evolved from a previous college adapting to meet the needs of the community. It provides a broad curriculum and supports diverse students. The school continues to build on its strengths aiming for continued success.