Woolwich Polytechnic SchoolHutchins Road , London

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 student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .