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Woolwich Polytechnic School
Goodgraded 13/03/2024Ages 11–191,592 pupilsDoes not apply
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.
GCSE results — Key Stage 445.2
Attainment 845.2
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level30.9
A-level grade (point score)30.9
Retention96%
Value added
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%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.8%
Attendance92.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
All schools in London →Woolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsGood · 0.0 miHawksmoor SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miLinton Mead Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miWindrush Thamesmead Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miDe Lucy Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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