Paddington Academy
Paddington Academy is a secondary located in Westminster, W9 2DR. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,259 pupils on roll.
Paddington Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Westminster
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1259
Number of Boys: 648
Number of Girls: 611
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 47.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-24
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-05-08
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Gillam
Phone: 02074793900
Website: www.paddington-academy.org
Location: 50 Marylands Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paddington Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Paddington Academy?
Paddington Academy has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Paddington Academy admit?
Paddington Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Paddington Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Paddington Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Paddington Academy?
Paddington Academy is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Paddington Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Paddington Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Paddington Academy?
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