Woolwich Polytechnic School
Academy converter · Boys · Sixth form
London, SE28 8AT
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 46% in England
9 of 16 in Greenwich
Pupils
1,565
First preferences per place
0.35
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 44.4 | 45.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | 50% | 47% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 45% | 47% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 | -0.04 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls · 0.2 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
- St Paul's Academy · 0.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 28% in England
- Harris Garrard Academy · 1.2 mi · Report card · Top 47% in England
- Riverside School · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 17% in England
- Plumstead Manor School · 1.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 9% in England
- Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School · 2.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 48% in England
Best secondary schools in Greenwich · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Woolwich Polytechnic School is in West Thamesmead (typical home £350,000, crime high).
What is Woolwich Polytechnic School's Ofsted rating?
Woolwich Polytechnic School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Woolwich Polytechnic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Woolwich Polytechnic School is in the top 46% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.