The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.6
17.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
77%
35.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
84%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,259
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katie Gillam (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Paddington Academy a selective school?
No. Paddington Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Paddington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Paddington Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paddington Academy?
Paddington Academy currently has 1,259 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paddington Academy take?
Paddington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Paddington Academy?
Paddington Academy is in London, W9 2DR, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paddington Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Paddington Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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