Academy21, London
Academy21 is a secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 16 in London.
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
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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Latest from Academy21
Open Letter: Supporting SEND Reform through Digital Provision
20 May 2026
Introducing Key Stage 2: A new chapter for Academy21
7 May 2025
Remote education and attendance - an update for schools
26 Sep 2024
We’re changing how Academy21 looks
6 Jun 2024
Unifrog at Academy21
3 May 2024
Student Voice surveys illustrate the true impact of Academy21
3 May 2024
From Academy21's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Inspection History
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Academy21
Showing 10 of 11 linked schools
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)