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Westminster Academy
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- Westminster W2 5EZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: High expectations ensure all pupils, including those in the sixth form, succeed academically.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around the school is orderly and staff take prompt action if it falls below expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: The school provides professional development to ensure that staff can implement the curriculum confidently.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, activities are less well designed to consolidate intended knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback using Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: The school communicates effectively about pupils' progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have opportunities to share their views with inspectors.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders maintain effective oversight and handle concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on what works well and areas needing development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff take effective action against bullying; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Extensive support for mental health and safety, including online safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of activities and visits, especially for sixth form students.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support with internships and summer placements.
Career Counselling Services: Visits to universities and career-related projects.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Exceptional sixth form education and support with transitions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective identification and support with additional help when needed.
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About Us
Westminster Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1116 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We at Westminster Academy are really committed to giving our students an education that is unmatched in the entire globe.
Education is Success is our motto.
We want to help our kids become more resilient and persistent in their pursuit of excellence in all facets of their lives.
A distinguished education is offered at Westminster Academy.
We encourage a comprehensive understanding of the world, a social conscience, and a courteous approach to other people in order to give our pupils the opportunity to identify genuine interests that go beyond the classroom and to express themselves.
We work to make sure that Westminster Academy pupils are aware of their role in local and global society and want to have a good impact on it.
Students at Westminster Academy acquire a love of learning and the ability to think independently.
Our high GCSE and IB achievements demonstrate our long history of academic success.
Our academic and vocational offerings are extensive, and our sixth-form students can enrol in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the Career-related Program.
We are a welcoming, upbeat, demanding, and open-minded community.
High standards, great ambition, knowledge, consideration for others, and a sincere desire to succeed are all valued at Westminster Academy, where the motto "Education is Success" is upheld.
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Education is Success is our motto.
We want to help our kids become more resilient and persistent in their pursuit of excellence in all facets of their lives.
A distinguished education is offered at Westminster Academy.
We encourage a comprehensive understanding of the world, a social conscience, and a courteous approach to other people in order to give our pupils the opportunity to identify genuine interests that go beyond the classroom and to express themselves.
We work to make sure that Westminster Academy pupils are aware of their role in local and global society and want to have a good impact on it.
Students at Westminster Academy acquire a love of learning and the ability to think independently.
Our high GCSE and IB achievements demonstrate our long history of academic success.
Our academic and vocational offerings are extensive, and our sixth-form students can enrol in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the Career-related Program.
We are a welcoming, upbeat, demanding, and open-minded community.
High standards, great ambition, knowledge, consideration for others, and a sincere desire to succeed are all valued at Westminster Academy, where the motto "Education is Success" is upheld.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.9 | - | 13.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 98% | 64% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 11.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 34.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 42.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 27.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 13.17% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 17.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.96 | 2.72 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.07% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 123 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.93% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 19.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 56.64% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 4.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.43% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 37.03% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 45.59% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 94% | 27.52% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 15.93% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 20.34% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.31 | 2.8 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 119 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 93.29% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 23.07% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 54.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 5.86% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.57% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.5% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 3 | 28.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 2 | 38.81% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 24.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 16 | 12.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% 19 | 17.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 2.52 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 122 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 84.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 18.09% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 53.82% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 5.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 6.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 3 | 27.76% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 4 | 37.92% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 21.28% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 12 | 11.36% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 6 | 15.56% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.49 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 76.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 66.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 13.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 54.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.27% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.18% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.45% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 29.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 37.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 13.7% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 15.13% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 76.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 15.64% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 10.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 55.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 4.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.09% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.64% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westminster Academy
Local authority ratio 15 : 1