Woolwich Polytechnic
School for boysWelcome 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 - Headteacher
Latest News
We Need Your Support: Vote for Our New 3G Pitch
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04th FebruaryLGBTQ+ History Month - Resource Calendar
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04th FebruaryYear 9 Options Evening - Wednesday 4th February 2026
Year 9 Options Evening – Wednesday 4th February We cannot wait to welco...
02nd FebruaryFrom Poly to the West End: Former Student Aruna Jalloh Takes on Tybalt in new Romeo and Juliet Revival
We are incredibly proud to share that former Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boy...
27th JanuaryA National Reset on Mobile Phone Use in Schools
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27th JanuaryHolocaust Memorial Day 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day is a national day that takes place on 27 January. We comm...
27th JanuaryLearning to Remember:Students Deepen Their Understanding Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day
As part of our ongoing commitment to Holocaust education and remembrance, studen...
26th JanuaryWoolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Celebrated Nationally for Outstanding Outcomes for Disadvantaged Students
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys has been formally commended by the Secretar...
26th JanuaryImportant Travel Update - Introduction of New Superloop SL11 Route
Important Travel Update - Introduction of New Superloop SL11 Route We want to...
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WPSfB Students Mentor the Next Generation of Debaters We are incredibly proud...
22nd JanuaryWPSFB Students Shaping the Future of Thamesmead
WPSFB Students Shaping the Future of Thamesmead A group of Year Ten students...
22nd JanuaryFREE February half-term wellbeing & health-building workshops for Greenwich students
This February half-term, Vibrant Health Education CIC - a not-for-profit initiat...
22nd January
Latest Updates
A huge THANK YOU to everyone at our school who joined in today and helped raise funds and awareness for Save the Children. Your festive spirit truly made a difference! Here’s one last set of photos to celebrate the amazing effort. @savechildrenuk https://t.co/qUMAiz34pH
1 month ago
Year 9 Options Evening
Wednesday 4th February 2026
We cannot wait to welcome our Year 9 students and their parents/carers for this important evening. 9‑1s should arrive at 4.00pm 9‑2s should arrive at 4.40pm We have a wonderful programme planned, including a presentation and subject stalls to help families explore the pathways available for Key Stage 4.