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Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London SE28 8AT
Woolwich Polytechnic School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,580 boys aged between 11 and 19. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of PolyMAT. (Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Representation.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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