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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1250
Number of Pupils: 1095
Number of Boys: 590
Number of Girls: 505

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 39.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)21.10%231
African19.40%212
Other White12.20%134
Bangladeshi10.20%112
White British9.90%108
Other Mixed6.30%69
Caribbean4.70%51
Unclassified3.70%40
Other Black3.30%36
White and Black Caribbean2.60%28
Chinese1.60%17
Other Asian1.50%16
White and Asian1.40%15
White and Black African1.40%15
Pakistani0.50%6
Indian0.50%5
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.30)
Of the 200 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 193 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.30
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.44
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
88%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
20%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
49%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
43%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
50.7
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
38.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.9
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.