Woolwich Polytechnic School
URN: 141163 • London SE28 8AT
Overview
- Name
- Woolwich Polytechnic School
- URN
- 141163
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- POLYMAT
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Lawrence (since 2025) , Co Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083107000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hutchins Road, London SE28 8AT
Summary
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is a secondary academy located in London, serving a diverse community with a student population of 1,592. The school aims to foster academic success, with students typically achieving above national averages at GCSE level. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious, offering a wide range of subjects, including STEM, arts, and applied disciplines, alongside numerous extracurricular activities such as sports, robotics, and debating.
The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives tailored support to meet their individual needs. Woolwich Polytechnic is committed to creating a nurturing environment where boys can grow into responsible young men, actively participating in their communities. The school has a robust support system, including dedicated learning support and English as an additional language departments.
Woolwich Polytechnic School has received a Good rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student well-being. The school encourages strong relationships between staff and students, fostering a sense of belonging and community among its pupils.
The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives tailored support to meet their individual needs. Woolwich Polytechnic is committed to creating a nurturing environment where boys can grow into responsible young men, actively participating in their communities. The school has a robust support system, including dedicated learning support and English as an additional language departments.
Woolwich Polytechnic School has received a Good rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student well-being. The school encourages strong relationships between staff and students, fostering a sense of belonging and community among its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1592 | 1420 | 172 | 1820 | 33.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1546 | 1433 | 113 | 1349 | 28.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1562 | 1474 | 88 | 1349 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1562 | 1474 | 88 | 1349 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1547 | 1461 | 86 | 1349 | 19.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1535 | 1444 | 91 | 1349 | 15.40 |
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