The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,183
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- POLYMAT
- Head
- Ms Lizaan Williams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Primary · 381m away
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School
Primary · 482m away
De Lucy Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Discovery Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Pulse and Water College
Independent · 1.0km away
Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd
Special school · 1.1km away
St Paul's Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Boxgrove Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls a selective school?
No. Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls currently has 1,183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls take?
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is in Thamesmead, SE28 8RF, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls have a sixth form?
No, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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