The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,592
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 33%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- POLYMAT
- Head
- Mr Tom Lawrence (Co Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Woolwich Polytechnic School a selective school?
No. Woolwich Polytechnic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Woolwich Polytechnic School's Ofsted rating?
Woolwich Polytechnic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woolwich Polytechnic School?
Woolwich Polytechnic School currently has 1,592 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woolwich Polytechnic School take?
Woolwich Polytechnic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Woolwich Polytechnic School?
Woolwich Polytechnic School is in London, SE28 8AT, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woolwich Polytechnic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Woolwich Polytechnic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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