Woolwich Polytechnic School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Woolwich Polytechnic School is a secondary school in Greenwich for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 10th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2019, report published 10 March 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

234 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.2

45.2, 0.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.6%

46.6%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.2%

69.2%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc10.3%

10.3%, 30.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.71

3.71, 0.38 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

139 students

Average point score per A level entry30.93

30.93, 4.07 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,565 pupils on roll, with places for 1,820

Eligible for free school meals32.7%

32.7%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.3%

23.3%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.1%

17.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Woolwich Polytechnic School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.5
Pulse and Water College	0.7 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Attainment 8: 7.9
St Paul's Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 40.4
Harris Garrard Academy	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to exceptional	Attainment 8: 48.1
Thrive Independent School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: POLYMAT
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Boys
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Tom Lawrence
Phone: 02083107000
Website: woolwichpoly.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT
Local authority: Greenwich
URN: 141163

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.