Located in London, Westminster Academy is a secondary school, 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. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.5%.

The school has a diverse intake, 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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1300
Number of Pupils: 1073
Number of Boys: 555
Number of Girls: 518

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)31.30%336
Other White16.40%176
African10.10%108
Other Mixed9.80%105
Bangladeshi9.30%100
Unclassified5.30%57
White British3.70%40
Caribbean2.30%25
Pakistani1.70%18
White and Asian1.60%17
White and Black African1.50%16
White and Black Caribbean1.50%16
Other Asian1.50%16
Other Black1.50%16
Indian1.50%16
Chinese1.00%11
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 (0.35)
Of the 198 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 185 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.35
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.62
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
96%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
51%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
56%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
51.9
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
42.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.0
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.