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Proposed closure of Holy Family RC Primary School
The Archdiocese of Southwark and the Royal Borough of Greenwich are exploring early plans to close Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School at the end of this year following falling pupil numbers.
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New special school for young people moving forward
Plans for a new special free school in Royal Greenwich have taken a big step forward as we are now looking for a provider to run the facility.
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Have your say on a new all-through special free school in Royal Greenwich
We are working to meet increased demand for specialist provision through our proposal to set up a new all-through special school for children and young people with an Education and Health Care Plan.
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More children in Royal Greenwich offered a place at their top preference secondary school than last year
More children have been offered a place at their top preferred secondary school in Royal Greenwich this year as students find out where they’ll be starting their studies in September.
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Statement from Cllr Matt Morrow on food parcels
Statement from Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Cllr Matt Morrow on food parcels
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People and communities pull out all the stops for Greenwich Together for Winter
Ensuring our children receive a healthy meal at this difficult time when so many have been impacted by COVID with loss of income and security for families, has been a key element of the Royal Borough
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Success for Royal Borough of Greenwich campaign to keep primary schools closed
Statement from Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, on New Year school closures and pupil testing
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Response to the Government's decision on schools
Statement from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Danny Thorpe:
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Leader writes letter to parents and carers ahead of schools reopening on 2 September
Cllr Danny Thorpe has written a letter to parents and carers ahead of schools reopening. It includes a recommendation that those in Yr 7 and above wear face coverings in corridors and communal areas.
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Extraordinary results day for Royal Greenwich GCSE students
GCSE students across Royal Greenwich have received their results, without being able to sit their exams due to COVID-19, following a last-minute grading U-turn from the UK Government.
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A historic A-Level results day in Royal Greenwich
Students across Royal Greenwich have received their A-Level results without having the opportunity to sit their exams due to COVID-19.
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Paying tribute to the staff who have kept our schools open during the pandemic
On 4 June, Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, and Cllr Matthew Morrow, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, visited Willow Dene, Royal Greenwich’s special school.
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More children in Royal Greenwich offered a place at their top preference secondary school than in previous years
National Offer Day this year (2 March) saw an increase in the number of children offered a place at their top preferred Royal Greenwich secondary school for the third year in a row.
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Ground-breaking ‘Cost of the School Day’ project launches in Greenwich
Following a successful programme in Scotland, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and Children North East are working with us to reduce the long-lasting impact poverty has for pupils in our schools.
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Work has started on a new building at Kidbrooke Park Primary School
Construction of a new state-of-the-art school building has commenced at Kidbrooke Park primary school, which will replace the current facilities in September 2021.
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Statement on the John Roan School
Statement from Cllr David Gardner, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Schools
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Top marks for pupils in TfL awards
Three schools in the borough have proved themselves first class by scooping trophies in TfL's STARS Top School Awards.
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First pupils make their mark
A time capsule has been laid to mark the first phase of the Royal Borough's first all-through single site school.
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Apply now for a primary or secondary school place
The admissions process for children starting primary or secondary school in September 2019 is now open.
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Royal Greenwich students celebrate GCSE Results
School pupils in the Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrated receiving their GCSE results on 23 August.
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Royal Greenwich students celebrate results day success
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has seen an increase in the number of A Level students achieving A* to B in this year's exams.
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Free summer meals for kids to combat holiday hunger
This summer holidays the Royal Borough of Greenwich is funding delicious and nutritious, free meals for school-aged children.
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Free Futureversity summer courses for young people to learn new skills
Young people across Greenwich can develop their skills with free courses and activities.
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Plumstead Manor becomes latest school to be judged 'good' by Ofsted
Plumstead Manor joins the 94 per cent of schools judged 'Good' or 'Outstanding' in the borough.
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Statement about The John Roan School from the Leader
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Danny Thorpe, has released a statement.
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Ofsted report released for The John Roan school
The John Roan school was inspected by Ofsted on 21 to 22 March 2018.
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Lego-thon raises awareness of autism
How many Lego models could you make in an hour? This is the challenge schools took on for Royal Greenwich's first Lego-thon.
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Record number of children receive top choice primary school place
A record number of Royal Greenwich children have received a place at their chosen primary school.
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Get advice on applying for a primary school place before admissions close
Get help with school applications at free advice sessions in Woolwich Library.
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New course in construction technology comes to Royal Greenwich
The course offers young people and residents a solid grounding for careers in construction technology.
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Awareness raising event launches Anti-Bullying Week
School children wrote and recorded their own anti-bullying anthems for the event.
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Plumstead Manor School goes mixed - find out more at special event
Get a taster of what Plumstead Manor School is like at a special event next week.
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Royal Greenwich primary school results in top ten in the country
Royal Greenwich primary school pupils once again prove themselves on a national level.
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Improve your skills and sign up for an adult learning course
There is a wide range of free and subsidised adult learning courses available.
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Apply for a primary or secondary school place
Primary and secondary school applications for September 2018 are now open.
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Get help deciding what to do next at post-GCSEs event
Young people can get the help and support they need to decide their next steps.
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Top marks for Royal Greenwich GCSE student
A St Thomas More pupil received the new top grade in all three possible subjects.
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Royal Greenwich students celebrate their results day success
There was an increase in A Level students with top marks in this year's exams.
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Royal Borough's adult learning rated 'Good' by Ofsted
The Adult and Community Learning provision continues to improve residents' prospects.
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New fitness playground opened at Cherry Orchard Primary School
The ribbon was cut at the opening by the Mayor, Cllr Olu Babatola, on Friday 21 April.