Westminster Academy vs Paddington Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Westminster Academy
London
Paddington Academy
London
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Christian
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Westminster
Westminster
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1003
1256
Capacity
1300
1200
Occupancy
77%
105%
FSM %
55.2%
52.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Oct 2023
Mar 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
46.0
57.8
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
45.2%
68.4%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
c
B-
Points Per Entry
-
37.8
Best 3 A-Levels
z
B-
AAB+ %
-
14%
Value Added
z
Below average
A-Level Students
1
94
Retention
-
98%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
33%
29%
Degree course
82%
73%
Any L4+ destination
90%
77%
Apprenticeships
6%
3%
Cohort size
67
153
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
1
15
Top subjects
Polish (1)
Mathematics (118)
Mathematics (90)
Chemistry (78)
Biology (64)
Psychology (62)
Chemistry (58)
Biology (56)
Psychology (52)