Ada National College for Digital Skills
URN: 143540 • London SW1V 4LD
Overview
- Name
- Ada National College for Digital Skills
- URN
- 143540
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Smith (since 2025) , Dean
- Telephone
- 02031050125
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1, Sutherland Street, London SW1V 4LD
Summary
Ada National College for Digital Skills, located in Westminster, London, is a mixed further education institution catering to students aged 16 and above. The college focuses on empowering young people with diverse digital skills, preparing them for successful careers in the technology sector. Ada offers a supportive learning environment where students engage in real-world projects and receive guidance from industry experts, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
The curriculum at Ada is designed to align with the latest needs of the tech industry, ensuring students acquire in-demand skills. The college boasts strong outcomes, with 84% of sixth form students securing their first choice of university and an average starting salary of £21,000 for apprentices. Ada is committed to inclusivity and aims to transform the lives of 10,000 young people by 2028.
In addition to academic support, Ada provides resources such as free laptops, bursaries, and travel assistance for eligible students. The college encourages community involvement, inviting employers to support young talent through apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities. Open evenings are held to engage prospective students and their families, with applications currently open for the September 2026 intake.
The curriculum at Ada is designed to align with the latest needs of the tech industry, ensuring students acquire in-demand skills. The college boasts strong outcomes, with 84% of sixth form students securing their first choice of university and an average starting salary of £21,000 for apprentices. Ada is committed to inclusivity and aims to transform the lives of 10,000 young people by 2028.
In addition to academic support, Ada provides resources such as free laptops, bursaries, and travel assistance for eligible students. The college encourages community involvement, inviting employers to support young talent through apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities. Open evenings are held to engage prospective students and their families, with applications currently open for the September 2026 intake.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Manchester Open Events (calendar)
- Home page (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Sixth Form (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Open Evenings (other)
Nearby alternatives
- London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (75.2)
- Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy (72.2)
- Big Creative Academy (70.2)
- City Lit (70.2)
- Woodhouse College (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westminster
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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