Wallington County Grammar School vs Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,119 students
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
Thamesmead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,120 students
| Measure | Wallington County Grammar School Wallington, London | Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Thamesmead, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 640 | #378 of 640 |
| National rank | #23 of 4,090 | #1960 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,119 | 1,120 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,119 | 1,120 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 77.7 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99.3% | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | 7.25 | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | 47.6 | – |
| town | Wallington | Thamesmead |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.wcgs-sutton.co.uk | www.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wallington County Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 50.1).
- •Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 1,119.
- •Wallington County Grammar School is boys and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wallington County Grammar School better than Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Wallington County Grammar School ranks higher (98.3 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Wallington County Grammar School and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Wallington and Thamesmead in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Wallington County Grammar School: 1,119. Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls: 1,120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Wallington County Grammar School and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls rank in London?
Wallington County Grammar School is 10th of 640 and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is 378th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).