Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a secondary school in Thamesmead, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls currently has around 1183 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 38.5%. white british pupils make up about 14.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF |
| Website: | www.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02080592800 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Lizaan Williams |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143686 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1183 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1183 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.4% | 8.2% |
| African | 38.50% | 455 |
| White British | 14.20% | 168 |
| Other Black | 7.30% | 86 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.70% | 79 |
| Other White | 6.00% | 71 |
| Other Asian | 5.30% | 63 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 60 |
| Pakistani | 3.20% | 38 |
| Caribbean | 2.50% | 30 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 28 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 24 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 22 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 19 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 11 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | - not rated | 329 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 48 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 48 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 48 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.