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Academy21, London

Secondary
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Ages 9–16

Academy21 is a secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 16 in London.

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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

Academy21 in detail

Academy21 in its own words

In its own words: "Established in 2012, we have a strong track record of supporting vulnerable learners from years 5 to 11. Through our services we bring students with behavioural, medical and mental health needs a pathway to achieve strong recognised outcomes."

Vision and values (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state secondary schools to Academy21 are Westminster City School (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 48.8); The St Marylebone CofE School (1 mile, Outstanding, Attainment 8 62.8); The Grey Coat Hospital (1 mile, Outstanding, Attainment 8 62.9); and London Nautical, City of London Academy (1.4 miles, Attainment 8 42).

Westminster City SchoolThe St Marylebone CofE SchoolThe Grey Coat HospitalLondon Nautical, City of London Academy

Getting there

The nearest Underground station is Green Park Underground Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beak Street / Hamleys Toy Store, 190 metres away.

Primary schools nearby

The primary schools closest to Academy21 are Soho Parish CofE Primary School (0.3 miles), St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School (0.4 miles), All Souls CofE Primary School (0.7 miles) and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.

Soho Parish CofE Primary SchoolSt George's Hanover Square CofE Primary SchoolAll Souls CofE Primary SchoolSt Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Likely (~510m)Possible (~728m)Unlikely (~946m)

Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Alessandro Cappozi
Address:3 Burlington Gardens, London, W1S 3EP
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:14 March 2024

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 21 February 2024View full report
URN:150163
UKPRN:10036110
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Cities of London and Westminster
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools

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Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Green Park Underground Station
321m · 5 min walk
Green Park Station
370m · 6 min walk
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
374m · 6 min walk

Bus Stops

Beak Street / Hamleys Toy Store (Stop L)
190m · 3 min walk
Old Bond Street /Royal Academy (Stop L)
204m · 3 min walk
Conduit Street / New Bond Street (Stop S)
227m · 4 min walk
Piccadilly Circus (Stop E)
242m · 4 min walk
Berkeley Street (Stop Z)
256m · 4 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
380
Fatal
0
Serious
60
Children hurt
7

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 380 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 60 serious and 320 slight.

7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.

45 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Inspection History

21 February 2024

Questions parents ask about Academy21

What is the catchment area for Academy21?

No fixed boundary. When Academy21 is oversubscribed, your local authority allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

How do I apply to Academy21?

Apply through your local authority's coordinated admissions process, naming Academy21 on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.

How many road collisions happen near Academy21?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 380 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 60 serious and 320 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 45 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

Where is Academy21?

Academy21 is at 3 Burlington Gardens, London, W1S 3EP.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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