Pimlico Academy

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

London, SW1V3AT Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.6%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 October 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lupus Street
Pimlico
London, SW1V3AT
Phone
2078280881
Website
pimlico.futureacademies.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135676
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT
Website
http://www.pimlico.futureacademies.org
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FUTURE ACADEMIES
Capacity
1250 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
1,113
Free School Meals
56.1% (624 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (56 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
English Attainment 8:
11.2
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
Ebacc English:
97.3%
Ebacc Entry:
47.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.6%
Ebacc Languages:
82.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.27
Progress 8 Range:
0.06 to 0.47
University Progression:
72.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
75 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
47.6 (+28.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.6 (+16.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.3 (+10.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.27 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
124
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,113 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(22 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"libertas per cultum (freedom through education)"

Knowledge Aspiration Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal Tony MacDowall welcomes Pimlico Academy, describing it as one of the top schools in London with a vision of 'Freedom through Education'. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and delivered by subject-specialist teachers, underpinned by the school values of Knowledge, Aspiration and Respect.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich, well-sequenced curriculum designed to build knowledge step by step. Curriculum Centre – Centrally Planned, Locally Owned with local implementation by Pimlico Academy staff. Powerful teaching and professional development for staff, including weekly co-planning and instructional coaching. Reading Guarantee to support reading proficiency and reading for pleasure. Ruth Miskin Fresh Start phonics intervention for students needing phonics support. Broad Key Stage 3 and 4 subject offerings across arts, languages, sciences, and humanities.

SEND Provision

Pastoral and inclusion teams work hand-in-hand with teaching staff throughout the day, to ensure students are supported academically, socially and emotionally. The academy takes a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, with swift action, transparent communication and highly visible staff who build strong relationships with students. Through high-quality pastoral education, assemblies and tutor time, students develop the character, habits and self-discipline needed to flourish at school and beyond.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are via Westminster City Council. For September 2026 entry, applications for Year 7 were closed; offers will be made on 1 March 2026; successful applicants will be invited to Transition Day in July 2026. For Year 7 2027 admissions, there will be Open Events in Summer 2026 and Autumn 2026; to receive updates, join the Pimlico Academy Year 6 Admissions mailing list.

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