Pimlico Academy is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Pimlico Academy currently has around 1095 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 57.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 21.1%. african pupils make up about 19.4% , followed by other white at 12.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 49% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT |
| Website: | http://www.pimlico.futureacademies.org |
| Telephone: | 02078280881 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Westminster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tony Macdowall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135676 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1250 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1095 |
| Number of Boys: | 590 |
| Number of Girls: | 505 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.6% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 21.10% | 231 |
| African | 19.40% | 212 |
| Other White | 12.20% | 134 |
| Bangladeshi | 10.20% | 112 |
| White British | 9.90% | 108 |
| Other Mixed | 6.30% | 69 |
| Caribbean | 4.70% | 51 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 40 |
| Other Black | 3.30% | 36 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 28 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 6 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico Primary Lupus Street , Westminster SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Gardens Primary Academy Ranelagh Road , Pimlico SW1V 3EU | - not rated | 193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Gardens Community Primary School Ranelagh Road , Pimlico SW1V 3EU | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | - not rated | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Churchill Gardens Road , SW1V 3AG | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 734 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | - not rated | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Gardens Language Unit Ranelagh Road , SW1V 3EU | - not rated | 193 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , London SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Childrens' Hospital School Vincent Square , SW1P 2NS | - not rated | 519 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Square Prep School 55-57 Eccleston Square , London SW1V 1PH | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.