The school is located on the site of the former University Technical College, which opened in 2013 and closed in 2016.

Sixth form students were to have options to study A Levels, BTECs and City and Guilds qualifications which were mainly focused on scientific and technical subjects.

[citation needed] Royal Greenwich Trust School opening Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) was opened on the site, following additional building works to extend the age range from 14-19 to its current 11-19.

The building works were supported by the London Borough of Greenwich and retain some of the previous capability to teach technical subjects such as engineering and construction.

For Key Stage 4, students complete GCSEs in core subjects including English, maths and science, alongside optional subjects ranging from art, music and drama through BTEC Sport, business and engineering.