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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
  • Conclusion: Changing the timings of the school day

    Click to download the Conclusion: Changing the timings of the school day letter...

    03rd May
  • Ofsted Report 2024

    We are delighted that the report from the March 2024 Ofsted inspection has been...

    02nd May
  • Important information for current Parents/Carers - Hayfever season

    As it is hayfever season students are now likely to display symptoms of hayfever...

    26th April
  • London Youth Homeless Prevention Service

    Last week at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys we welcomed staff from the cha...

    25th April
  • Message for current Parents/Carers - Wednesday 24th April 2024

    Dear parents/carers, This morning, Wednesday 24 April, we conducted searches...

    24th April
  • 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

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

2 weeks 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