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Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF, Greenwich
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.4 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,183
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in January 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 41% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 68%, while 45% reach grade 5 or above. However, the school's EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 47.5 | Top 41% 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%. | 68% | Top 46% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African38.5%
White British14.2%
Black Other7.3%
Other6.7%
White Other6.0%
Asian Other5.3%
Mixed Other5.1%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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51.50320, 0.10873 · SE28 8RF
School details
Local authorityGreenwich
RegionLondon
URN143686
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls a good school?
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls scores 53.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 for Girls in GCSEs?
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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