Woolwich Polytechnic School
London, SE28 8AT · Greenwich · secondary school
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10th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 621 of them, against 5.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.8 · 60 | 30% | 1.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.04 · 47 | 25% | 1.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woolwich Polytechnic School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. In 2024/25, 46.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in ice-skating, rock climbing, and Sports Day, alongside theatre productions. Trips include a winter ski trip, summer Spain trip, Washington DC, Berlin, Belgian Battle Fields, Paris, and Activities Week.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,565 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,820. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Woolwich Polytechnic School
Overview
Woolwich Polytechnic School continues to be a good school, offering an ambitious curriculum where pupils build positive relationships and feel safe. Leaders have set high expectations reflected in their vision for ‘success for everyone’, with effective safeguarding arrangements and strong pastoral support. However, inconsistencies in behaviour management outside classrooms and timely support in some subjects require attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced’, allowing pupils to deepen knowledge through fundamental concepts, enriched by visits to institutions like the Tate Modern.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ resulting from comprehensive professional development, using assessment and questioning effectively to guide improvements.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘accurately identified’ and receive careful adaptations, with those in the additionally resourced provision being ‘very well supported’.
- Sixth-form students feel ‘well prepared’ for future education or employment, valuing the advice and guidance they receive.
- Staff workload and well-being are ‘carefully considered’ by leaders, fostering a positive professional environment.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the behaviour policy is ‘applied consistently in all areas of the school’ to address disruptive behaviour in corridors and social spaces.
- Ensure staff receive necessary support to implement the curriculum as intended, so all pupils receive timely support and achieve their potential.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.2 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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