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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

  • Celebrating Excellence at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - Headteacher’s Colours 2026!

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    09th March
  • World Book Day 2026

    Thursday 5th March 2026 This morning our corridors didn’t just welcome...

    09th March
  • Exploring Medicine Over Time at the Old Operating Theatre

    Exploring Medicine Over Time at the Old Operating Theatre Our Year 11 Hi...

    09th March
  • Football, Fundraising and Community Spirit

    Our Year 13 CTEC Sports students are excited to host the Poly Charity Cup...

    06th March
  • FREE Women's History Calendar

    To mark Women’s History Month, we have shared a curated calendar of r...

    04th March
  • Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Shines at the Greenwich Regional Final

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    02nd March
  • National Offer Day - Why Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Is the Right Choice

    National Offer Day - Why Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Is the Right Choic...

    02nd March
  • World Book Day 2026: Heroes & Villains - Costume Ideas

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    18th February
  • National Year of Reading

    This year is the National Year of Reading, and now more than ever we need to enc...

    18th February
  • Voices from Year 12: What We Learned at Auschwitz

    Students experienced a profoundly moving and challenging day as they visited Aus...

    09th February
  • UKMT Teams Challenge 2026

    We are delighted to celebrate the fantastic success of students from Woolwi...

    09th February
  • Enjoy FREE activities in Greenwich & London this February Half Term 2026!

    Please find below a curated selection of useful links highlighting a variety of...

    05th February

Our Year 13 CTEC Sports students are excited to host the Poly Charity Cup - a knockout‑style Year 7 football tournament taking place on Monday 9th March 2026, 3:45 - 4:45pm! https://t.co/MCZ2BtzbDv

3 days ago

Upcoming Events

25Mar

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

1:30pm – 3:30pm
27Mar

Last day of term

All Day
30Mar

Easter Holiday Break

All Day

Contact Us

Hutchins Road
Thamesmead
London
SE28 8AT