Westminster Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Naim Dangoor Centre 255 Harrow Road London W2 5EZ |
| Phone | 02071210600 |
| Reference Number | 131262 |
Westminster Academy has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its recent inspection, with particularly outstanding sixth-form provision. High expectations and a broad curriculum support students' academic achievement while also ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive the necessary support. The school has a calm atmosphere conducive to learning, where pupils feel safe and respected. While the recent curriculum changes are yet to be fully embedded across all subjects, the school's leadership has been proactive in identifying both strengths and areas for further improvement. This is the first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic and follows a gap of ten years since the last graded inspection.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1073 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.72%
Girls: 48.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 55.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 79 | 81 | 160 |
| 8 | 98 | 78 | 176 |
| 9 | 87 | 113 | 200 |
| 10 | 91 | 92 | 183 |
| 11 | 107 | 83 | 190 |
| 12 | 55 | 38 | 93 |
| 13 | 38 | 33 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 16.4% |
| African | 10.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.8% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| White, British | 3.7% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
- Ambitious curriculum that matches national standards
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Outstanding sixth-form educational experience
- Effective support for students with SEND
- High-quality pastoral support for students
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum changes not fully embedded in all subjects
- Inconsistent quality of work provided to students, including those with SEND
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 45 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 98 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 39 | 24 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 98 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 24 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 98 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 46 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 55 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 98 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 25 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 38 | 31 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 98 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 39 | 36 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 98 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 39 | 33 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 98 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 35 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 98 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 43 | 41 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 98 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 31 | 32 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 98 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 57 | 41 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.55 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | NE | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 105 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 88 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 193 | 66 |
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