Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Catchment Area
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a free s secondary school in Thamesmead, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1183 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,183
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls are allocated by Greenwich using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Greenwich catchment area documents →Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls — School Information
- Full address
- 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143686
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Frequently Asked Questions — Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
Is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls oversubscribed? ▾
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls? ▾
Admission to Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is managed by Greenwich. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls cover? ▾
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is a secondary school in Thamesmead, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls? ▾
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.