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Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

State school · Thamesmead, SE28 8RF
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,157 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,157 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Lizaan Williams

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Heronsgate Primary School 9 %
Discovery Primary School 7 %
Bannockburn Primary School 6 %
Hawksmoor School 5 %
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 5 %
Castilion Primary School 5 %
Boxgrove Primary School 5 %
Linton Mead Primary School 4 %
South Rise Primary School 4 %
De Lucy Primary School 3 %
Conway Primary School 3 %
Alexander McLeod Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Woodhill Primary School 3 %
Foxfield Primary School 3 %
Jubilee Primary School 3 %
Willow Bank Primary School 2 %
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School 2 %
Mulgrave Primary School 2 %
Cardwell Primary School 2 %
Plumcroft Primary School 2 %
Gallions Mount Primary School 2 %
Hawksmoor School 2 %
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
79%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
73
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,157
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

1 Birchdene Drive
Thamesmead
SE28 8RF
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Telephone: 020 8059 2800

Email:

Website: http://www.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk

Local authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich Council

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School data & information Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF
1,157 Pupil numbers
34 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
22 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
79%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.60
LA avg.
46.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.40 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 230 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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