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Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, London, W2 5EZ, Westminster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.5 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,073
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE outcomes where it ranks in the top 37% nationally for Attainment 8, achieving an average score of 48.3. A notable 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 77% progress to university, with 31% attending top-third institutions. However, while the EBacc entry rate is impressive at 89%, parents may want to consider the overall school performance in relation to the local context, as the LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than 57% of schools.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 48.3 | Top 37% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 89% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other31.3%
White Other16.4%
Black African10.1%
Mixed Other9.8%
Asian Bangladeshi9.3%
White British3.7%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Location
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51.52088, -0.19240 · W2 5EZ
School details
Local authorityWestminster
RegionLondon
URN131262
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Westminster Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westminster Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2023.
Is Westminster Academy a good school?
Westminster Academy scores 56.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Westminster Academy in GCSEs?
Westminster Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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