Woolwich Polytechnic School, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Woolwich Polytechnic School currently has around 1592 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 89.2% boys and 10.8% girls. Around 33.0% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.3%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 41.6%. white british pupils make up about 10.2%

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.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 58% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Hutchins Road, London, SE28 8AT
Website: http://woolwichpoly.co.uk/
Telephone: 02083107000
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Greenwich
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Tom Lawrence
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 141163

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 1820
Number of Pupils: 1592
Number of Boys: 1420
Number of Girls: 172

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African41.60%662
White British10.20%162
Other White6.70%106
Other Asian5.90%94
Other Black5.70%90
Pakistani4.30%68
Other (any other ethnic group)4.10%66
Other Mixed3.80%61
Unclassified3.30%53
White and Black African2.90%46
Caribbean2.80%44
Indian2.50%40
Bangladeshi2.20%35
Chinese1.40%23
White and Asian1.30%21
White and Black Caribbean1.20%19
Irish0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.07)
Of the 238 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 225 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.07
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
-0.30
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
7%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
29%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
56%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
26%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.5
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
32.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
2.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX
3out of 4 2,093 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hawksmoor School
Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS
3out of 4 318 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hawksmoor School
Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS
- not rated 338 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB
3out of 4 461 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School
2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR
4out of 4 556 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Windrush Primary School
2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR
- not rated 556 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Waterfield School
Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF
3out of 4 48 yd Free schools No Girls More About School
Abbey Wood School
Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ
- not rated 1,259 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,709 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW
3out of 4 2,147 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Business Academy Bexley
Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW
- not rated 2,147 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,184 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd
Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL
- not rated 1,251 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Schoolhouse Education
42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ
- not rated 1,486 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Pathways Short Stay School
Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA
- not rated 1,597 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Beeches Primary Centre
Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA
- not rated 1,597 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.