Royal Greenwich Trust School
| Royal Greenwich Trust School | |
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| Address | |
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765 Woolwich Road , London , SE7 8LJ England | |
| Coordinates | 51°29′30″N 0°02′29″E / 51.4916°N 0.0413°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Free school |
| Established | 2016 |
| Department for Education URN | 143927 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Caroline Toye |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 19[1] |
| Website | http://www.rgtrustschool.net/ |
Royal Greenwich Trust School is a free school which opened in the Charlton Riverside area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich in London, England in September 2016. The campus is located along the A206 near the banks of the River Thames, close to the Thames Barrier. It is adjacent to Windrush Primary School and Maryon Park.
History[edit]
The school is located on the site of the former University Technical College, which opened in 2013 and closed in 2016.
Former University Technical College[edit]
The University of Greenwich was the university sponsor of the Royal Greenwich UTC. Other sponsors included Transport for London, Wates Group and Greenwich London Borough Council. The curriculum of the UTC was structured around a series of business projects developed by the sponsors.
It specialised in engineering and construction with underpinning themes of transport and new "green" technologies. Pupils aged 14 to 16 studied a compulsory core of GCSEs, as well additional GCSEs and BTECs that focused on engineering, construction and related fields. Sixth form students were to have options to study A Levels, BTECs and City and Guilds qualifications which were mainly focused on scientific and technical subjects.
The UTC had an initial intake of students aged 14 and 16 (academic years 10 and 12) in 2013, and planned to expand to accommodate students aged 14 to 19 over the following two years. The UTC’s student numbers failed to increase as planned, and it closed in 2016.
Royal Greenwich Trust School opening
Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) was opened on the site, following additional building works to extend the age range from 14-19 to its current 11-19. The building works were supported by the London Borough of Greenwich and retain some of the previous capability to teach technical subjects such as engineering and construction.
Mission, vision and values[edit]
The school’s vision is ‘to provide transformational educational opportunities for all children. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, a wide range of enriching learning experiences and a tailored approach to supporting the individual student, our students will leave school as young adults who are responsible global citizens who have a clear vision for their futures.’ (https://www.rgtrustschool.net/join/vision-values )
Current headteacher, Caroline Toye, outlines the school’s mission and values as follows on the school’s website, www.rgtrustschool.net : ‘Our vision at the Royal Greenwich Trust School is to provide transformational educational opportunities for all students. This vision is supported by our mission to secure excellent outcomes for all of our students through delivering the highest quality of teaching and learning and by working collaboratively in an impactful way with our university, public body and private sector partnerships.
Our core values of Responsibility, Grit, Teamwork and Success underpin our daily practice and the learning experiences here are creative, innovative and challenging as we empower our students in ‘Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow’. During their time with us, our students develop a wide range of skills and attributes which prepare them to become happy, responsible and successful citizens who are able to make a positive contribution to their local and wider community.’
Curriculum[edit]
RGTS offers a broad and balanced curriculum in Key Stage 3 (for learners aged 11-14). For Key Stage 4, students complete GCSEs in core subjects including English, maths and science, alongside optional subjects ranging from art, music and drama through BTEC Sport, business and engineering.
The school offers a range of enrichment opportunities, to encourage its students to become well-rounded, conscientious citizens confident and resilient enough to excel in life and pursue their aspirations.
Sixth Form[edit]
RGTS has a sixth form provision for 16-19 year olds. Currently this comprises business, engineering and construction courses at level 3.
Admissions and student characteristics[edit]
As of September 2023, the school had 798 students on roll (https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/143927 ). The school is oversubscribed for September 2024.
The school serves the local community and its catchment spans a wide area around the school, with diverse primary feeder schools. The school has 42% of its students eligible for free school meals, and caters to students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
Ofsted[edit]
The most recent inspection visit (11th and 12th October 2022) graded the school as Good overall and Good in all categories. (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201442).
In commenting about what it is like to attend the school, Ofsted wrote:
‘Pupils at Royal Greenwich Trust School enjoy positive and purposeful working relationships with their teachers and other staff. New behaviour systems are now in place … as a result, behaviour is typically good and well managed. This ensures that pupils feel safe and are kept safe. … Leaders are ambitious for pupils. They have designed a rich curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education, employment or training. Pupils are expected to work hard and focus on their learning. The vast majority do this and produce work of good quality in different subjects. Leaders and staff place a strong focus on technology. This underpins much of the curriculum and forms the basis for some of the subject specialisms offered in the sixth form. Teachers’ subject knowledge is a strength and supports pupils’ learning well.’
University Schools Trust (UST)[edit]
RGTS is a member of the UST group of schools, all based in east London. The trust aims to achieve excellence through transformational education that empowers communities. It is a partnership of schools, universities and public and private sector bodies. This includes for example, Queen Mary University of London, King’s College London, UCL, the University of East London and the University of Greenwich. (https://www.ust.london/)
References[edit]
- ^ "URN 139786 Royal Greenwich Trust School Academy". Edubase. Archived from the original on 5 November 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
