SecondaryData as of May 2026

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF

Free schools

Girls

Pupils

1,183

Ages

11-16

FSM

38.4%

Attainment 8

47.4

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

47.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

26.3%

Basics 9-5

44.3%

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

24.1%

EBacc APS

4.07

EBacc 9-5

12.7%

EBacc 9-4

18.1%

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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a secondary school in Thamesmead, Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.4. The school has around 1,183 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF | More schools in Greenwich

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jan 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

What is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls's latest exam results?

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls located?

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a secondary school in Thamesmead, Greenwich (SE28 8RF).

How many pupils attend Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls has around 1,183 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls with other schools?

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