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Woolwich Polytechnic School

Secondary

Woolwich Polytechnic School

Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT

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Boys
Pupils
1,592
Ages
11-19
FSM
33.0%
Attainment 8
45.2
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.2%
Basics 9-5
46.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.3%
EBacc APS
3.71
EBacc 9-5
4.7%
EBacc 9-4
7.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.93
A*-A Grades
13.1%
A*-B Grades
43.1%
AAB+ %
8.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 167 students entered

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About Woolwich Polytechnic School

Woolwich Polytechnic School is a secondary school in London, Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. The school has around 1,592 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hutchins Road, London, SE28 8AT | More schools in Greenwich

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Woolwich Polytechnic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Woolwich Polytechnic School

What is Woolwich Polytechnic School's Ofsted rating?
Woolwich Polytechnic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Woolwich Polytechnic School's latest exam results?
Woolwich Polytechnic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Woolwich Polytechnic School located?
Woolwich Polytechnic School is a secondary school in London, Greenwich (SE28 8AT).
How many pupils attend Woolwich Polytechnic School?
Woolwich Polytechnic School has around 1,592 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Woolwich Polytechnic School with other schools?
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