Ark Greenwich Free School
Free schools · 615 pupils
94% stayed in education · Attainment 8 68.2
Community school
Thomas Tallis School
- Pupils on roll
- 2,092of 1,950 places
- Free school meals
- 31.1%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 265
- Ofsted
- School remains Good, 21 February 2024Read the Ofsted report
What the data says
Of the 262 pupils who finished Year 11 at Thomas Tallis School in 2023, 57% stayed on in Thomas Tallis School’s own sixth form (Greenwich average 53%), 15% went to a further education college and 2% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 350 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 61% went to university (Greenwich 46%, England 37%), and 32% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
GCSE results in 2025 were in line with the national picture: Attainment 8 of 45.6 against 46.1 across England and 46.9 in Greenwich, with 43% of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both English and maths (England 45%).
A level grades average B-, above the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, English Literature and Sociology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Greenwich and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Thomas Tallis School | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 262 | 2,852 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 89% | 91% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 86% | 89% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 57% | 53% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 14% | 20% | 13% |
| — further education college | 15% | 14% | 37% |
| — other education | — | 2% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Employment | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 8% | 5% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Thomas Tallis School | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 350 | 1,886 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 86% | 77% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 61% | 46% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 32% | 17% | 19% |
| Further education | 6% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 7% |
| Employment | 15% | 19% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 10% | 16% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | Thomas Tallis School | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 45.6 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | 46% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 64% | 65% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 46% | 48% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.10 | 4.20 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 32% | 32% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | 36.1 | 39.1 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 50.1 | 50.7 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | 19% | 28% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 263 | 99% | 89% | 21% | 20% | 69% |
| Mathematics | 263 | 99% | 88% | 18% | 22% | 68% |
| English Literature | 247 | 93% | 86% | 18% | 21% | 76% |
| Combined Science | 223 | 84% | 65% | 4% | 9% | 52% |
| Geography | 176 | 66% | 41% | 24% | 25% | 65% |
| Business Studies | 73 | 28% | 18% | 10% | 20% | 47% |
| History | 70 | 26% | 41% | 30% | 26% | 73% |
| Spanish | 70 | 26% | 19% | 24% | 27% | 71% |
| French | 59 | 22% | 18% | 36% | 29% | 86% |
| Religious Studies | 58 | 22% | 31% | 52% | 32% | 90% |
| Photography | 40 | 15% | 6% | 33% | 19% | 90% |
| Biology | 39 | 15% | 23% | 59% | 45% | 100% |
| Computer Science | 39 | 15% | 13% | 3% | 30% | 38% |
| Physics | 39 | 15% | 23% | 62% | 46% | 100% |
| Chemistry | 39 | 15% | 23% | 59% | 47% | 100% |
| Design and Technology | 35 | 13% | 11% | 20% | 23% | 83% |
| Food Preparation and Nutrition | 32 | 12% | 8% | 6% | 21% | 53% |
| Drama | 32 | 12% | 7% | 3% | 27% | 66% |
| Fine Art | 29 | 11% | 9% | 31% | 28% | 93% |
| Dance | 27 | 10% | 1% | 0% | 27% | 52% |
| Film Studies | 21 | 8% | 1% | 52% | 20% | 95% |
| Music | 14 | 5% | 5% | 50% | 33% | 86% |
| Latin | 11 | 4% | 1% | 64% | 74% | 91% |
| Portuguese | 5 | 2% | 0% | — | 50% | — |
| Italian | 4 | 2% | 0% | — | 53% | — |
| Turkish | 4 | 2% | 0% | — | 71% | — |
| Chinese | 3 | 1% | 1% | — | 75% | — |
| Astronomy | 3 | 1% | 0% | — | 29% | — |
| Polish | 2 | 1% | 1% | — | 84% | — |
| Japanese | 1 | 0% | 0% | — | 53% | — |
| Arabic | 1 | 0% | 1% | — | 47% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Studies | 43 | 18% | — |
| Health Studies | 33 | 13% | — |
| Multimedia | 24 | 10% | — |
| Speech and Drama | 6 | 2% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Thomas Tallis School | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 722 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 245 | 1,055 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 37.39 | 32.74 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 16% | 11% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 72 | 29% | 31% |
| English Literature | 50 | 20% | 11% |
| Sociology | 47 | 19% | 13% |
| Biology | 43 | 18% | 20% |
| Psychology | 43 | 18% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 38 | 16% | 17% |
| Politics | 38 | 16% | 6% |
| Economics | 37 | 15% | 13% |
| History | 37 | 15% | 13% |
| English Language | 36 | 15% | 4% |
| Physics | 27 | 11% | 12% |
| Geography | 26 | 11% | 10% |
| Film Studies | 21 | 9% | 2% |
| Business Studies | 20 | 8% | 13% |
| Graphic Communication | 14 | 6% | 2% |
| Fine Art | 13 | 5% | 3% |
| Photography | 13 | 5% | 3% |
| Spanish | 13 | 5% | 2% |
| Philosophy | 13 | 5% | 1% |
| Computer Science | 12 | 5% | 5% |
| Further Mathematics | 11 | 4% | 5% |
| Drama | 10 | 4% | 2% |
| Music Technology | 8 | 3% | 0% |
| Dance | 6 | 2% | 0% |
| French | — | — | 1% |
| Portuguese | — | — | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
| German | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 43 | 18% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 25 | 10% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 23 | 9% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 20 | 8% | — |
| Film / Video / Television Production | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 18 | 7% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 14 | 6% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 11 | 4% | — |
| Art and Design | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | — | — | — |
| Art and Design | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
Other secondary schools in Greenwich
Eltham Hill School
Community school · sixth form · 1,350 pupils
92% stayed in education · Attainment 8 52.3
Harris Academy Greenwich
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 1,138 pupils
84% stayed in education · Attainment 8 49.9
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Free schools · sixth form · 1,060 pupils
88% stayed in education · Attainment 8 55.0
Leigh Academy Halley
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 987 pupils
92% stayed in education · Attainment 8 48.4
Leigh Stationers' Academy
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,764 pupils
88% stayed in education · Attainment 8 52.7
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.