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Woolwich Polytechnic School

Hutchins Road, London, SE28 8AT
Part of: POLYMAT (Multi-academy trust)
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Woolwich Polytechnic School
London, SE28 8AT
1,592 Pupils
1,820 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
33.00% FSM %
1,420 Boys
172 Girls
About Woolwich Polytechnic School

Woolwich Polytechnic School is a Secondary Academies serving London and the surrounding area in Greenwich with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–19 is part of the London region.

It has 1,592 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,820. Current headteacher: Tom Lawrence.

Information on Woolwich Polytechnic School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Greenwich
Region London
Administrative District Greenwich
Parliamentary Constituency Erith and Thamesmead
Ward Thamesmead Moorings
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor POLYMAT
Opened 01-08-2014
UKPRN 10046763
URN 141163
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Holly Gibson Chair of Local Governing Body 12/09/2023 09/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mr Mark Guest Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mr Wells Chomutare Local Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Miss Emma Copeman Local Governor 18/06/2024 17/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Hallinan Local Governor 16/06/2025 15/06/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Natasha Hill Local Governor 10/11/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by trustees
Dr Anita Houghton Local Governor 05/06/2023 25/03/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mr Richard Kashoro Local Governor 16/09/2024 15/09/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Thomas Lawrence Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Leonard Mumuluh Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Dominic Norton Local Governor 05/06/2023 04/06/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Babatunde Odutola Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
0.04 km • Thamesmead
Other
Hawksmoor School
0.29 km • London
Other
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
0.42 km • London
Other
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School
0.51 km • London
Other
Linton Mead Primary School
0.58 km • London
Other
De Lucy Primary School
0.87 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Woolwich Polytechnic School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in London, Greenwich.
Woolwich Polytechnic School has 1,592 pupils, with a capacity of 1,820.
Woolwich Polytechnic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Woolwich Polytechnic School is: Non-selective.
The Co Headteacher at Woolwich Polytechnic School is Mr Tom Lawrence.
Woolwich Polytechnic School is at Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT, in the Greenwich local authority, London.
Sixth form at Woolwich Polytechnic School: Has a sixth form.
Woolwich Polytechnic School is currently open.
Contact
Co Headteacher
Mr Tom Lawrence
Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT
02083107000
woolwichpoly.co.uk/
Location
SE28 8AT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141163
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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