Useful information regarding free school visits to Cutty Sark.

Greenwich schools

We are pleased to offer state-funded primary and secondary schools in Greenwich free self-directed visits to Cutty Sark. Places are limited and subject to availability. Please speak to the Bookings Unit for more information.

Apply for Cutty Sark Bursaries

We are pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries (4 per term) for our facilitated workshops. Bursaries are available to schools in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley and Lewisham.

To be eligible, your school must have over 25% of children entitled to free school meals. Applications are limited to one bursary per school, per year. This one bursary can be used for multiple classes in the same year group.

To apply please make it clear on the booking form and check the Cutty Sark bursary box. Bursary bookings need to be made at least two months in advance of your preferred visit date.

 

Ratios of adults to students

All school groups must be accompanied by a minimum number of adults. Our required ratios are:

KEY STAGE

MINIMUM
REQUIRED RATIO

NUMBER OF ADULTS
INCLUDED IN PRICE

EYFS / KS1

1 adult : 5 students

10

KS2

1 adult : 8 students

6

KS3 / KS4

1 adult : 10 students

3

KS5

1 adult : 16 students

3

Additional adults are welcome and will be charged at the concessionary price.

Cancellations

Cancellations or amendments to a school booking made less than 28 days before your visit will result in the following charges:

  • £150 for a facilitated session
  • £100 for self-directed visits
  • or half group rates if applicable

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