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
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 FebruarySafer Internet Day 2026 - Helpful AI Safety Resources for Parents and Carers
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05th FebruaryWe Need Your Support: Vote for Our New 3G Pitch
Our school needs your support! We are applying for a £30,000 council gr...
04th FebruaryLGBTQ+ History Month - Resource Calendar
February marks LGBTQ+ History Month, a valuable opportunity for our school commu...
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
A National Reset on Mobile Phone Use in Schools The Department for Educat...
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...
22nd JanuaryWPSfB Students Mentor the Next Generation of Debaters
WPSfB Students Mentor the Next Generation of Debaters We are incredibly proud...
22nd January
Latest Updates
Join us at #CharltonLibrary to celebrate the National Year of Reading! Creative fun for all ages, make and illustrate your own mini book + zine on Saturday 14 February at 2-4pm Visit https://t.co/K2i8vRlT60 to learn more about the #NationalYearOfReading! #LoveYourLibrary https://t.co/sDT1ARbZVx
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Our school needs your support! ⚽
Vote for our new 3G Pitch!
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys are applying for a £30,000 council grant to help transform our outdated sand‑based pitch into a safe, FA‑compliant 3G surface. Please take 10 seconds to vote for our bid: Scroll to “Thamesmead Community 3G Football Hub – Youth Sports & Community Pitch” and click Vote: