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Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT, Westminster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.3 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,095
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.2, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 76% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. The school excels in providing pathways to higher education, with 80% of students progressing to university, including 31% attending top-third institutions. However, while the EBacc entry rate of 79% is commendable, there may be room for improvement in achieving higher grades, as evidenced by 58% of students securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 54.2 | Top 17% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 79% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | Top 10% 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%. | 80% | 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 74 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other21.1%
Black African19.4%
White Other12.2%
Asian Bangladeshi10.2%
White British9.9%
Mixed Other6.3%
Black Caribbean4.7%
Black Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.48818, -0.13720 · SW1V 3AT
School details
Local authorityWestminster
RegionLondon
URN135676
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Pimlico Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pimlico Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2021.
Is Pimlico Academy a good school?
Pimlico Academy scores 75.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Pimlico Academy in GCSEs?
Pimlico Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.2. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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