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
Reminder - Wear it Pink Day - Friday 7th November 2025
We are so proud to support Wear It Pink Day on Friday 7th November 2025, a...
03rd NovemberWoolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Alumni Stories | Best Bits
Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Alumni Stories | Best Bits We are so proud to...
03rd NovemberA Legacy of Loyalty: Honouring Our Long-Serving Staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
A Legacy of Loyalty: Honouring Our Staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys...
30th OctoberWishing You a Restful Half Term Break
Wishing You a Restful Half Term Break As we wrap up this half term, we want t...
24th OctoberImportant Notice: Changes to the School Day - Week Beginning Monday 3rd November
Dear Parents/Carers, Please note the following adjustments to the school sche...
24th OctoberBarcelona Trip - October 2025
Barcelona Cultural Trip In early October, we had the pleasure of taking 23 st...
23rd OctoberWoolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Open Evening - Monday 3rd November 2025
We’re excited to be hosting two Sixth Form events on Monday 3 No...
20th OctoberEnjoy FREE activities in Greenwich & London this October Half Term 2025!
Discover Free Local & London Events This October! We know how impor...
20th OctoberLighting Up Our Community: Celebrating Diwali Together
Lighting Up Our Community: Celebrating Diwali Together At PolyMAT, we underst...
17th OctoberFREE accessible online grief support to children & young people
Winston's Wish We understand how important it is to support our you...
17th OctoberWear it Pink - Friday 7th November 2025
Dear Parents/Carers, Breast Cancer Now - Wear it Pink is a charity event that...
17th OctoberLARP Students Capture Nature at Green Oak Farm
LARP Students Capture Nature at Green Oak Farm On Tuesday 30th September, Ms...
17th October
Latest Updates
FREE October Half-Term Activities for SEND Families! All abilities and disabilities welcome! No booking required. @WPolyBoys @WPolyGirls https://t.co/2LTPxOmMRy
2 weeks ago
Timings for the first week from half term
Useful information
Monday 3rd November - early finish for all students (except year 11). Dismissal from 12pm Tuesday 4th November - Late start for students - arrive at 10.10, registration 10.15. Normal finish time. Wednesday 5th November - no early finish. Student dismissal @ 15.20 (except year 12 who will finish at 13.50) Thursday and Friday - normal timings resume.