University of Greenwich, London
University of Greenwich is a school for pupils in London.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
University of Greenwich in detail
University of Greenwich in its own words
In its own words: "Our undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes combine teaching with work placements, business simulations and guest lectures. We are dedicated to inspirational learning, combining teaching with work placements and impactful research. We have a wide range of partners to support our teaching initiatives to ensure that you have an experience that is academically challenging and gives a sound foundation for practice."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Maze Hill Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Trafalgar Estate, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 736 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
University of Greenwich provides a supportive learning environment with highly knowledgeable lecturers who teach courses well-structured to build knowledge over time. Apprentices particularly value the practical support they receive, such as lecturers accompanying nursing associates on their first day of placements. As a result of their training, many apprentices gain promotions and develop the clinical expertise and professional values needed for their roles.
Key Strengths
- Knowledgeable lecturers who are passionate about their subjects and create a supportive learning environment
- Effective teaching strategies that help apprentices build knowledge progressively and apply it in complex situations
- Strong workplace application - apprentices gain promotions and develop professional clinical skills
- Comprehensive support including academic writing help, careers advice, and specialized assistance for apprentices with SEND
- High achievement rates with many apprentices gaining merits and distinctions where available
Areas for Improvement
- Too many apprentices on level 7 advanced clinical practitioner and level 6 chartered surveyor courses are leaving before completing their final assessments
- Some apprentices on health-related courses show inconsistent professional behaviour in lessons, using mobile phones and talking over peers
- Leaders lack in-depth oversight of overall apprenticeship quality and need stronger monitoring systems
- Some level 7 apprentices spend time revisiting content they already understand due to ineffective initial assessment
- Communication problems with level 6 laboratory scientist apprentices and their employers need addressing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with apprentices receiving training on protecting themselves from risks including sexual harassment, extremism and terrorism.
Extracurricular Activities
Guest speakers from professional bodies, professional body membership, careers advice appointments, simulated clinical training environments
University of Greenwich is a higher education provider offering apprenticeships across 14 standards from level 5 to level 7, with around 450 apprentices studying subjects including nursing, midwifery, chartered surveying, and engineering. The provider was rated Good overall, maintaining its previous inspection rating.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 79
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 67 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Questions parents ask about University of Greenwich
What is the catchment area for University of Greenwich?
No fixed boundary. When University of Greenwich is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to University of Greenwich?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming University of Greenwich on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near University of Greenwich?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 67 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is University of Greenwich?
University of Greenwich is at Maritime Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, London, SE10 9LS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)