Paddington Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Westminster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Paddington Academy.

London, W92DR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
73.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.85
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 88.5%
Continue in education or training
72.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
50 Marylands Road
London, W92DR
Phone
2074793900
Website
paddington-academy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130912
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR
Website
www.paddington-academy.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,259
Free School Meals
49.2% (619 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
English Attainment 8:
12.1
Maths Attainment 8:
11.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
64.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.7%
Ebacc Languages:
82.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.85
Progress 8 Range:
0.63 to 1.06
University Progression:
78.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
78.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
78%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
161 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
64.5 (+45.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
88.5 (+36.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
78.0 (+21.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.0 (+18.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.85 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
157
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,259 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(28 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(58 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(39 students)
History (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(20 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Hard Work, Integrity, Excellence"

Hard Work Integrity Excellence

Paddington Academy's ethos expresses its Christian roots and inclusive approach, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Paddington Academy is a non-selective inner West London school, judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011 and 2023 in all areas. Its mission is that every student is well-educated, has the opportunity to attend university, and lead a happy and fulfilled life. Core values are Hard Work, Integrity and Excellence; the school emphasises high expectations across uniform, behaviour, attendance and learning, and promotes excellent teaching with a large Sixth Form.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Climate Council Community of Belonging Getting University Ready Junior Leadership

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich and broad curriculum rooted in the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) at GCSE; academically rigorous and carefully sequenced; frequent and systematic reviews of learning.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions are processed by Westminster City Council through the online secondary transfer process. Paddington Academy is significantly oversubscribed for Year 7 entry. The Pupil Admission Number (PAN) for September 2026 is 180 and a waiting list is held. The deadline for applying for a Year 7 place for September 2026 is 31 October 2025. Offers are made by Westminster Council; Westminster Council Admissions contact details are provided. Admissions policies for future years are available on the school's Policies page.

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