Find out about secondary schools before applying for a place
All Royal Greenwich schools will be holding events for those pupils who are starting secondary school in September 2024.
Visit the schools’ websites or contact them directly for the most up to date information about the dates and times of their open events.
Mixed schools
Ark Greenwich Free School
Onsite open events
- Tuesday 26 September 2023, 9am to 11am
- Wednesday 27 September 2023, 9am to 11am
- Wednesday 4 October 2023, 6pm to 8pm
Event information
Arrive by 9:20am for the morning events, 6pm for the evening event.
Tours will happen at 9.15am to 10.15am at the morning events, 6pm to 7.15pm at the evening event.
Headteacher’s presentation will be at 10.15am to 11am at the morning events, 7.15pm at the evening event.
Depart at 11am from the morning events, 8pm from the evening event.
Virtual open evening
Tuesday 10 October 2023, 6pm to 7pm.
Tickets will be available from September 2023.
Visit the Ark Greenwich Free School website.
Harris Academy Greenwich
Open mornings
- Tuesday 26 September 2023
- Wednesday 27 September 2023
Open evening
Monday 2 October 2023.
Visit the Harris Academy Greenwich website.
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Open mornings
- Wednesday 4 October 2023 from 9am to 10.30
- Wednesday 11 October 2023 from 9am to 10.30
- Wednesday 18 October 2023 from 9am to 10.30
Open evening
Wednesday 27 September 2023 from 5pm to 7pm.
You will need to book using the school's website.
Visit the Leigh Academy Blackheath website
Plumstead Manor
Open weekend
Saturday 14 October 2023, 10am to 1pm.
Open mornings
Every Tuesday from 12 September until 17 October 2023 from 9am to 10.30am.
You can book on the school's website from 8 September 2023.
Visit the Plumstead Manor website
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Open mornings
- Tuesday 19 September 2023, 9.15am to 11am
- Tuesday 26 September 2023, 9.15am to 11am
- Tuesday 10 October 2023, 9.15am to 11am
- Tuesday 17 October 2023, 9.15am to 11am
Open evening
Thursday 5 October 2023, 4pm to 6.30pm.
Visit the Royal Greenwich Trust School website.
St Mary Magdalene Church of England School
Open mornings
- Thursday 5 October 2023 from 9.15am to 10.30am
- Thursday 12 October 2023 from 9.15am to 10.30am
Open evenings
- Tuesday 3 October 2023 from 4.20pm to 6.30pm
- Monday 16 October 2023 from 4.20pm to 6.30pm
These are ticketed events with limited spaces. Please book a space on the school's website.
Visit the St Mary Magdalene Church of England School website.
St Paul's Academy
Open mornings
- Thursday 12 October 10am to 11.30am
- Thursday 19 October 10am to 11.30am
Tours start at 10am. Last entry at 10.30am. The Principal, Mrs Ward, will speak at 11am.
Visit the St Paul's Academy website.
St Thomas More Catholic School
Wednesday 27 September 2023.
Visit the St Thomas More Catholic School website.
Stationers' Crown Woods Academy
Open mornings
- Tuesday 3 October 2023 from 9am to 11am
- Thursday 5 October 2023 from 9am to 11am
The principal's speech will be at 9.15am. Tours start at 9.30am.
Open evening
Moday 11 September 2023 from 4pm to 7pm.
The principal's speeches will be at 4.15, 5.15 and 6.15. Last entry for tours is 6.30pm.
There is no parking on site.
Visit the Stationers' Crown Woods Academy website.
The Halley Academy
Open mornings
- Tuesday 3 October 2023
- Thursday 5 October 2023
- Friday 6 October 2023
Open mornings are at 9.15am with tours starting at 9.40am
Open evening
Thursday 28 Septemper 2023, 5pm to 7.30pm with presentations at 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Visit the Halley Academy website.
The John Roan School
Open mornings
- Tuesday 19 September 2023 at 9am to 10am
- Tuesday 26 September 2023 at 9am to 10am
- Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 9am to 10am
- Tuesday 10 October 2023 at 9am to 10am
Open evening
Wednesday 11 October 2023, 6pm to 7.30pm.
Visit the John Roan School website.
Thomas Tallis School
Open mornings
- Tuesday 3 October, 9:30am to 10.30am
- Thursday 5 October, 9:30am to 10.30am
- Tuesday 10 October, 9:30am to 10.30am
- Thursday 12 October, 9:30am to 10.30am
- Tuesday 17 October, 9:30am to 10.30am
- Thursday 19 October, 9:30am to 10.30am
The latest arrival time on the day will be at 10am.
Open evening
Wednesday 27 September 2023.
Doors will open at 4.45pm.
The first Head's talk is at 5pm and will be every 30 minutes. The last talk is at 7pm.
The event will end at 8pm.
Visit the Thomas Tallis School website.
Girls' schools
Eltham Hill School
Open weekend
Saturday 16 September 2023, 9am to 12pm.
Open mornings
- Wednesday 20 September 2023, 9am to 11am
- Tuesday 26 September 2023, 9am to 11am
- Thursday 5 October 2023, 9am to 11am
Visit the Eltham Hill School website.
St Ursula's Convent School
Visit St Ursula's Convent School website.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
Open mornings
- Wednesday 20 September 2023, 9.15am to 10.15am
- Friday 22 September 2023, 9.15am to 10.15am
- Tuesday 26 September 2023, 9.15am to 10.15am
- Tuesday 3 October 2023, 9.15am to 10.15am
Open evening
Thursday 28 September 2023, 5pm to 7pm.
Visit the Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls website
Boys' schools
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
Open mornings
- Tuesday 19 September 2023, 9.15am to 10.15am
- Thursday 21 September 2023, 9.15am to 10.15am
- Thursday 5 October 2023, 9.15am to 10.15am
- Thursday 12 October 2023, 9.15am to 10.15am
A talk from the Head of School will take place from 10.10am to 10.25am at each open morning.
Open evening
Wednesday 27 September 2023, 5pm to 7pm.
Visit the Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys website.