Westminster Academy
URN: 131262 • London W2 5EZ
Overview
- Name
- Westminster Academy
- URN
- 131262
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE WESTMINSTER ACADEMY (WESTBOURNE GREEN)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Numera Anwar (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02071210600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Naim Dangoor Centre, London W2 5EZ
Summary
Westminster Academy is a mixed, non-selective secondary academy located in Central London, catering to students aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of 1,073 pupils and a capacity of 1,300, the academy prides itself on fostering an inclusive and internationally-minded environment. As an IB World School, Westminster Academy offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) in its Sixth Form, promoting a well-rounded education.
The school's ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile, encouraging students to develop as Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators, and Risk-takers. Westminster Academy emphasizes academic excellence alongside a range of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges. The academy also supports a significant percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 51.2% eligible for free school meals.
Parents and prospective students can engage with the school through various open day events, allowing families to explore the facilities and meet staff and current students. Westminster Academy's commitment to high-quality teaching and learning is reflected in its recent academic achievements, including strong GCSE and post-16 results.
The school's ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile, encouraging students to develop as Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators, and Risk-takers. Westminster Academy emphasizes academic excellence alongside a range of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges. The academy also supports a significant percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 51.2% eligible for free school meals.
Parents and prospective students can engage with the school through various open day events, allowing families to explore the facilities and meet staff and current students. Westminster Academy's commitment to high-quality teaching and learning is reflected in its recent academic achievements, including strong GCSE and post-16 results.
Useful links
- Meet our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions Consultation 2022 (other)
- Key Information & Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Years 7-11 Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Year 6 Open Days and AdmissionsRead More (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Westminster
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE WESTMINSTER ACADEMY (WESTBOURNE GREEN)
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1073
- Boys
- 555
- Girls
- 518
- FSM %
- 51.20
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1073 | 555 | 518 | 1300 | 51.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1116 | 580 | 536 | 1300 | 48.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1134 | 582 | 552 | 1300 | 45.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1134 | 582 | 552 | 1300 | 45.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1127 | 582 | 545 | 1300 | 39.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1139 | 583 | 556 | 1300 | 34.80 |
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