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Welcome to Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Portrait photograph of the Headteacher Mr T LawrenceThank 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

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  • Christmas Dinner Day - Wednesday 17th December 2025

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  • Christmas Jumper Day - Friday 12th December 2025

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    04th December
  • Humanities Week 2025: Democracy, Discovery and Debate at Woolwich Poly

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    03rd December
  • White Ribbon Campaign 2025 -Woolwich Poly Stands Up Against Violence

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    02nd December
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    02nd December
  • Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Alumni Stories | Meet Ijenu & Michael​​​​​​​

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    01st December
  • Our Inclusive and Ambitious Curriculum at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

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    01st December
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    27th November
  • A Taste of Jamaica - A Celebration of Culture and Community

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    27th November
  • Humanities Week 2025 - So Much Happening, All Week Long

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    25th November
  • UK Disability History Month: Honouring Lives, Challenging Barriers

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    25th November

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Upcoming Events

10Dec

Year 10 Information Evening - Year 10 only (in school)

4:00pm – 6:00pm
17Dec

Year 13 Academic Review (subject) Year 13 only - (online)

4:00pm – 6:00pm
19Dec

Last day of term

All Day

Contact Us

Hutchins Road
Thamesmead
London
SE28 8AT