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Welcome to Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Thank you for taking the time to express your interest in us. 

We are a very special school that aims to serve the community, improve opportunity for our community and also reflect our community through our diverse and ambitious curriculum, as well as through our diverse staff and student bodies. We hope that you, too, feel that specialness when you visit us, a specialness that encompasses care and compassion, a genuine delight in children’s contributions and a drive towards “success for everyone”.

Mr T Lawrence - Head of School

Latest News

  • Apply now to be a parent governor!

    Dear parent(s)/carer(s), Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys’ Loca...

    28th March
  • Studybugs - The new way to report student absence!

    Dear parent/carers,  We are pleased to announce that Woolwich Polyt...

    21st June
  • It is William Shakespeare's birthday today - 23rd April!

    Today, on the 23rd of April, marks the birthday of William Shakespeare. Here are...

    23rd April
  • Erith Town FC - Final Game of the Season - Thursday 25th April 2024 at 7.45pm - Bayliss Avenue Thamesmead

    Erith Town vs. Snodland Town FC - Final Game of the Season Thursday 25th April 2...

    23rd April
  • Congratulations to Ms Gurney for completing the London Marathon 2024!

    A huge congratulations to Ms Gurney for completing the London Marathon 2024...

    22nd April
  • Ms Gurney is running the London Marathon this weekend for the Brittle Bone Society!

    Ms Gurney is an Assistant Head Teacher at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys a...

    17th April
  • Kooth - Support for parents/carers & students taking exams

    Dear Parents/Carers Over the coming weeks your child may mention they have be...

    15th April
  • Easter Egg Donation for the Safari Tiger Ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    Our student council coordinator visited the Safari Tiger children's Ward at...

    04th April
  • How to deal with exam stress?

    How to help your child manage exam stress It’s important to understand...

    28th March
  • The Big Easter Raffle - The winners are announced!

    The Big Easter Raffle at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - The winners are...

    28th March
  • FREE Things to do in Greenwich this Easter half-term

    Please find below a list of useful links for free events and activities for the...

    27th March
  • Free hat-making workshops to support and raise awareness for Brain Tumour Research

    Free hat-making workshops to support and raise awareness for Brain Tumour Resear...

    26th March

Latest Updates

On behalf of everyone at WPSfB we wish Ms Gurney the very best of luck running the London Marathon. We are so proud of you and all the work you have done in raising awareness & funds for the @BrittleBoneUK which is a charity so very close to our hearts. @LondonMarathon https://t.co/mh5jiG9cUi

4 days ago

Upcoming Events

06May

Bank Holiday - School Closed

All Day
23May

Year 6 Interviews

1:30pm – 3:30pm
27May

Half Term Break

All Day

Contact Us

Hutchins Road
Thamesmead
London
SE28 8AT