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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
  • Fundraising Day - Friday 14th November for Hurricane Melissa

    In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on families in our lo...

    05th November
  • History’s About to Get Loud – SIX Teen Edition Hits the Stage!

    History’s About to Get Loud – SIX Teen Edition Hits the Stage! We...

    04th November
  • Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Alumni Stories | Best Bits

    Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Alumni Stories | Best Bits We are so proud to...

    03rd November
  • Flu Vaccination Alert – Wednesday 19th November 2025

    Flu Vaccination Alert – Wednesday 19th November 2025 The Immunisation T...

    30th October
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

    State-of-the-Art Facilities at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls At Woolw...

    30th October
  • Wishing You a Restful Half Term Break

    Wishing You a Restful Half Term Break As we wrap up this half term, we want t...

    24th October
  • Pumpkin Pride: From Seed to Showcase!

    These beautiful pumpkins, grown from seed in our school garden, have been loving...

    24th October
  • Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Proudly Supporting Breast Cancer Now

    Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Proudly Supporting Breast Cancer Now It...

    24th October
  • Reminder - Wear it Pink - Friday 24th November 2025

    Dear Families, We’re excited to be supporting Wear It Pink Day this Fri...

    23rd October
  • Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form Open Evening - Monday 3rd November 2025

    We’re excited to be hosting two Sixth Form events on Monday 3 No...

    20th October
  • Enjoy FREE activities in Greenwich & London this October Half Term 2025!

    Discover Free Local & London Events This October!  We know how impor...

    20th October

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

28Nov

INSET Day - School closed

All Day
01Dec

INSET Day - School closed

All Day
11Dec

Winter Concert

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Contact Us

Birchdene Drive
Thamesmead
London
SE28 8RF