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Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR, Westminster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.0 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,259
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.6, placing it in the top 7% nationally. An impressive 87% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 43% progress to top-third universities, reflecting strong college readiness. Parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school's LocaleIQ score of 94.0, which indicates it outperforms 94% of other schools.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 61.6 | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 87% | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 77% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 84% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 70% | Top 4% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 87% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 43% | Top 20% |
Based on 157 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other49.2%
Black African15.6%
Asian Bangladeshi12.2%
White Other9.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Black Caribbean2.2%
White British2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.52539, -0.19209 · W9 2DR
School details
Local authorityWestminster
RegionLondon
URN130912
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.paddington-academy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Paddington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Paddington Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Paddington Academy a good school?
Paddington Academy scores 94.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Paddington Academy in GCSEs?
Paddington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.6. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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