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Welcome to Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

Portrait photograph of the Headteacher Ms L WilliamsOur school is dedicated to providing excellence in education for young women. We empower our girls to become strong role models and the leaders of tomorrow through our two core values of care and unity, as well as our pillars, which are leadership, excellence & resilience.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is an environment that fosters girls’ talents and abilities. We believe that every child is unique and special and has the capacity within them to succeed.

Ms L Williams - Headteacher

  • Studybugs - The new way to report student absence!

    Dear parent/carers,  We are pleased to announce that Woolwich Polyt...

    21st June
  • Lighting Up Our Community: Celebrating Diwali Together

    Lighting Up Our Community: Celebrating Diwali Together At PolyMAT, we underst...

    17th October
  • FREE accessible online grief support to children & young people

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    17th October
  • Raising Resilient Leaders

    Raising Resilient Leaders At Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, we are de...

    17th October
  • Wear it Pink - Friday 24th October 2025

    Dear Families, We’re excited to be supporting Wear It Pink Day on Frida...

    17th October
  • Empowering Students at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

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    14th October
  • Transport Options to Woolwich Polytechnic Secondary Schools

    Transport Options to Woolwich Polytechnic Secondary Schools Woolwich Polytech...

    13th October
  • Celebrating a Fantastic Open Evening at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

    Celebrating a Fantastic Open Evening at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls...

    02nd October
  • GCSE Results Day Highlights - Now Live on YouTube!

    GCSE Results Day Highlights - Now Live on YouTube!  We are so proud to s...

    30th September
  • Green Club Update - Poly Pumpkins!

    Last week, the Green Club proudly harvested their very own Poly Pumpkins - grown...

    29th September
  • You're Invited! - Open Evening Wednesday 1st October 2025 5 - 7pm

    Experience the energy, creativity, and community that make our school truly exce...

    26th September
  • Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Launches New Library Website

    Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Launches New Library Website We’r...

    08th September

Only two weeks until this incredible Comic Art Masterclass with Kev F Sutherland at #WoolwichLibrary! Purchase your tickets by scanning the QR code or visiting here: https://t.co/rI25DvDhFi @GreenwichLibs @Royal_Greenwich @Better_UK #LoveYourLibrary https://t.co/EDkQowE7lJ

14th October

Upcoming Events

24Oct

Wear it Pink Day

All Day
27Oct

Half Term

All Day
06Nov

KS4 Music Performance Evening

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Contact Us

Birchdene Drive
Thamesmead
London
SE28 8RF