Westminster Academy is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Westminster Academy currently has around 1073 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 51.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.5%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 31.3%. other white pupils make up about 16.4% , followed by african at 10.1%
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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Naim Dangoor Centre, London, W2 5EZ |
| Website: | http://www.westminsteracademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02071210600 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Westminster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Numera Anwar |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 131262 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1073 |
| Number of Boys: | 555 |
| Number of Girls: | 518 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.5% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 31.30% | 336 |
| Other White | 16.40% | 176 |
| African | 10.10% | 108 |
| Other Mixed | 9.80% | 105 |
| Bangladeshi | 9.30% | 100 |
| Unclassified | 5.30% | 57 |
| White British | 3.70% | 40 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 25 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 16 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 16 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 11 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | - not rated | 93 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy Amberley Road , Westminster W9 2JY | 4out of 4 | 268 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School Rowington Close , Warwick Estate W2 5TF | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | - not rated | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton and Wallis School 16 Clifton Gardens , W9 1DT | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hampshire School 9 Queensborough Terrace , W2 3TB | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.