Best 3 Secondary schools in Greenwich – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Ark Greenwich Free School (Secondary) in London; Leigh Academy Blackheath (Secondary) in London; Harris Academy Greenwich (Secondary) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ark Greenwich Free School, Leigh Academy Blackheath and Harris Academy Greenwich. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ark Greenwich Free School), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Ark Greenwich Free School (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,800, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as ARK SCHOOLS, Leigh Academies Trust and Harris Federation.

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Attribute	Ark Greenwich Free School SE18 4LH	Leigh Academy Blackheath SE3 8SY	Harris Academy Greenwich SE9 5EQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	London SE18 4LH	London SE3 8SY	London SE9 5EQ
Latest Ofsted	1 2 Jul 2023	1 7 Feb 2023	1 12 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	1150	1150
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ARK SCHOOLS	Leigh Academies Trust	Harris Federation
Website	www.arkgreenwichfreeschool.org	leighacademyblackheath.org.uk	www.harrisgreenwich.org.uk
Telephone	02083193692	02081040888	02088590133
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ark Greenwich Free School

SE18 4LH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: London
SE18 4LH
Ofsted: 1 2 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARK SCHOOLS
Website: www.arkgreenwichfreeschool.org
Telephone: 02083193692

Leigh Academy Blackheath

SE3 8SY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: London
SE3 8SY
Ofsted: 1 7 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leigh Academies Trust
Website: leighacademyblackheath.org.uk
Telephone: 02081040888

Harris Academy Greenwich

SE9 5EQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: London
SE9 5EQ
Ofsted: 1 12 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Harris Federation
Website: www.harrisgreenwich.org.uk
Telephone: 02088590133

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.