The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
Source: 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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,073
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 51.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Trust
- THE WESTMINSTER ACADEMY (WESTBOURNE GREEN)
- Head
- Mrs Numera Anwar (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
July 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, London, W2 5EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHallfield Primary School
Primary · 863m away
Pembridge Hall School
Independent · 1.0km away
Kensington Park School
Independent · 1.1km away
Wetherby School
Independent · 1.1km away
Southbank International School Kensington
Independent · 1.2km away
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fox Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Stewart Bilingual School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Westminster Academy a selective school?
No. Westminster Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Westminster Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westminster Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westminster Academy?
Westminster Academy currently has 1,073 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westminster Academy take?
Westminster Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Westminster Academy?
Westminster Academy is in London, W2 5EZ, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westminster Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Westminster Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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