Woolwich Polytechnic School
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Attainment 8 of 45.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 64%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.04
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.23, 0.15]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 234 | 45.2 | — | 63.7% | 10.3% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 237 | 44.4 | -0.04 | 58.6% | 2.5% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 238 | 46.5 | -0.07 | 64.0% | 7.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 238 | 52.1 | +0.15 | 74.0% | 10.0% | 4.1 |
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School information
| URN | 141163 |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Co Headteacher Tom Lawrence |
| Trust | POLYMAT |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SE28 8AT |
| Latest pupils | 234 |
| FSM eligible | 33.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT
http://woolwichpoly.co.uk/View local authority page2083107000| DfE number | 4250 |
| UKPRN | 10046763 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |