What is Woolwich Polytechnic School's Ofsted rating?

Woolwich Polytechnic School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/03/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.) Ofsted history tracked on NestScope.

Is Woolwich Polytechnic School a primary or secondary school?

Woolwich Polytechnic School is a secondary school in London, for ages 11–19.

Where is Woolwich Polytechnic School?

Woolwich Polytechnic School is in London, SE28 8AT (Greenwich local authority).

How many pupils attend Woolwich Polytechnic School?

Woolwich Polytechnic School has around 1,592 pupils on roll (DfE census, via NestScope).

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Woolwich Polytechnic School

Goodgraded 13/03/2024Ages 11–191,592 pupils

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London, SE28 8AT

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Woolwich Polytechnic School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, within the Greenwich local authority. The school has around 1,592 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/03/2024, Woolwich Polytechnic School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 and 51% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Woolwich Polytechnic School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Latest graded inspection

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GCSE results — Key Stage 445.2

Attainment 845.2

England avg 45.1 · was 44.4 in 2023/24

Progress 80

Grade 5+ English & maths47%

England avg 45% · was 50% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths69%

England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24

EBacc entry10%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score3.71

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Sixth form — A-level30.9

A-level grade (point score)30.9

A-level grade (best 3)28.8

APS best 3: 28.8

AAB or better8%

Retention96%

Value added0.00

Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

Pupil intake32.7%

Free school meals32.7%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language23.3%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled105%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing92.8%

Attendance92.8%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher17.5

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence20.3%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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Woolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsGood · 0.0 mi Hawksmoor SchoolGood · 0.2 mi St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Linton Mead Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Windrush Thamesmead Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 mi De Lucy Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi

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