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Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Lizaan Williams

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location_onThamesmead, SE28 8RF

language Visit Website phone 2080592800

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

943

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Attainment 8

47.5

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Greenwich

#1,292 of 3,216 nationally

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Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a Free schools secondary school in Thamesmead, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a free schools in Thamesmead, Greenwich, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of POLYMAT. The school has approximately 1,183 pupils on roll, of whom 41% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5, placing the school #9 in Greenwich and #1,292 of 3,216 nationally. 45.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

45.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.6%

Entering EBacc24.10%

EBacc APS4.07

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22.90%

EBacc APS4.55

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2023-01-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,183 pupils. During this period, there were 48 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,183	48	4.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,180	40	3.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,174	51	4.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,157	38	3.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,187	73	6.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	947	58	6.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	943	27	2.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	944	26	2.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	707	24	3.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	714	16	2.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	715	12	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	477	6	1.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	472	3	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	468	11	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	232	1	0.4%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	232	4	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	234	3	1.3%	4.2%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 33 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree26%

agree37%

disagree20%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know9%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree41%

disagree15%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree37%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree59%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree46%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree37%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

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Teacher Turnover

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