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Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT, Greenwich
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.3 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,592
Capacity
1,820
Ages
11–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 79% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.2 places it in the top 53% nationally, the EBacc entry rate of 10% suggests a limited focus on this pathway. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African41.6%
White British10.2%
White Other6.7%
Asian Other5.9%
Black Other5.7%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.50354, 0.10840 · SE28 8AT
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Frequently asked questions
What is Woolwich Polytechnic School rated by Ofsted?
Woolwich Polytechnic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2019.
Is Woolwich Polytechnic School a good school?
Woolwich Polytechnic School scores 79.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Woolwich Polytechnic School in GCSEs?
Woolwich Polytechnic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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