Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
URN: 143686 • Thamesmead SE28 8RF
Overview
- Name
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
- URN
- 143686
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- POLYMAT
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lizaan Williams (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02080592800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead SE28 8RF
Summary
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, located in Thamesmead, is a free secondary school that opened in September 2019. As part of the PolyMAT multi-academy trust, it shares core values and a strong pastoral system with its sister school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that supports the academic and personal development of its 1,183 students, with a capacity of 1,200.
The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and challenging, offering a broad range of subjects that encourage girls to excel in both traditionally female and male-dominated areas, such as STEM subjects. The school prioritises the development of leadership, resilience, and excellence, fostering a culture that empowers students to become confident and articulate young women.
With a focus on high standards of behaviour and respect, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls aims to create a safe and supportive community. The school actively engages with local residents and primary schools to meet the educational needs of the Thamesmead area, ensuring that all students have access to outstanding life opportunities.
The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and challenging, offering a broad range of subjects that encourage girls to excel in both traditionally female and male-dominated areas, such as STEM subjects. The school prioritises the development of leadership, resilience, and excellence, fostering a culture that empowers students to become confident and articulate young women.
With a focus on high standards of behaviour and respect, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls aims to create a safe and supportive community. The school actively engages with local residents and primary schools to meet the educational needs of the Thamesmead area, ensuring that all students have access to outstanding life opportunities.
Useful links
- Juniper Education (other)
- PolyMAT Useful Links (other)
- https://t.co/qBWwhccxOo (other)
- Staff Gateway (other)
- MyChildAtSchoolMCAS (other)
- PolyMAT (other)
- Buy Our School Uniform (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Leigh Academy Blackheath (72.6)
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (70.2)
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys (70.2)
- Harris Academy Greenwich (68.5)
- Eltham Hill School (66.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1183 | 0 | 1183 | 1200 | 38.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1157 | 0 | 1157 | 1200 | 34.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 714 | 0 | 714 | 1200 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 714 | 0 | 714 | 1200 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 472 | 472 | 1200 | 22.70 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 232 | 232 | 1200 | 15.10 |
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