Woolwich Polytechnic School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
This is a large, diverse school where difference is valued. Leaders have set high expectations, which is reflected in their vision for 'success for everyone'. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, build positive relationships with each other and with staff. Pupils know that staff care about them and will help them. Bullying is not tolerated, and staff are vigilant. This helps to ensure that pupils feel safe and are kept safe. Pupils behave well in lessons. However, there are some incidents of disruptive behaviour in corridors and social spaces. Pupils understand that this behaviour is unacceptable and report their concerns to staff. The rules set by the school are clear, supportive and fair. Pupils understand the system of rewards that is in place, which motivates them to improve their conduct. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, value their extra-curricular opportunities. Pupils are encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities, such as being representatives on the school council and acting as prefects. Students in the sixth form enjoy their courses. They feel supported by teachers who know them well. Students value the advice and guidance they receive about careers and their next steps. They feel well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
What the school should improve
- The behaviour policy is not implemented consistently beyond the classroom. As a result, a minority of pupils' disruptive behaviour in corridors and social spaces does not reflect leaders' expectations. The school should ensure that the behaviour policy is applied consistently in all areas of the school to help pupils manage their behaviour outside of the classroom.
- In a few subjects, some pupils do not receive the support they need in a timely way. This results in these pupils not achieving as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff receive the support they need to implement the curriculum to match the intended ambition.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
234 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
139 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,565 pupils on roll, with places for 1,820
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
- 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.