What did Ofsted judge Westminster Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Westminster Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Westminster Academy?

Westminster Academy has 1,003 pupils on roll.

What ages does Westminster Academy take?

Westminster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Westminster Academy located?

Westminster Academy is located in London, W2 5EZ, Westminster.

How do I apply to Westminster Academy?

Westminster Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Westminster Academy?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Westminster Academy was 3.026 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Westminster Academy?

When Westminster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children, including those that ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child (who appears to the Admission Committee) to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children whose siblings currently attend Westminster Academy, and who will continue to do so on the date of admission and living at the same address as the applicant child; 3. Exceptional Need — Children with exceptional medical, social or other needs for a place at Westminster Academy, where the application is supported by written specific professional advice as to why admission to Westminster Academy is necessary. The definition as to what constitutes exceptional needs within the scope of this provision will be agreed by the Trust. Up to six places will be allocated for students with a clinical diagnosis of visual impairment who do not have an EHCP, but who require the specialist support and facilities provided by the school's Specialist Resource Provision. Evidence from a medical professional or sensory support service will be required, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there may be more than one family who qualify with the same distance, this place will be allocated via a random allocation. This is undertaken independently by the LA.

What is the largest ethnic background at Westminster Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.3% of pupils at Westminster Academy are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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3.026miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Westminster Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children, including those that ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child (who appears to the Admission Committee) to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children whose siblings currently attend Westminster Academy, and who will continue to do so on the date of admission and living at the same address as the applicant child.
3Exceptional Need — Children with exceptional medical, social or other needs for a place at Westminster Academy, where the application is supported by written specific professional advice as to why admission to Westminster Academy is necessary. The definition as to what constitutes exceptional needs within the scope of this provision will be agreed by the Trust. Up to six places will be allocated for students with a clinical diagnosis of visual impairment who do not have an EHCP, but who require the specialist support and facilities provided by the school's Specialist Resource Provision. Evidence from a medical professional or sensory support service will be required.
4Children of staff — a. Where the member of staff has been continuously employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application for admission to the school is made; and/or b. The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Children who live closest to Westminster Academy, calculated as a straight-line measured to the school main entrance from the home address.

If two applications tie: Where there may be more than one family who qualify with the same distance, this place will be allocated via a random allocation. This is undertaken independently by the LA.

Document states admission criteria are applied 'after the allocation of children with an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plan.' Sixth form admissions are not detailed in this document; readers are referred to the school website for sixth form arrangements.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Westminster Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Westminster Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Westminster Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Westminster Academy?: Westminster Academy has 1,003 pupils on roll.
What ages does Westminster Academy take?: Westminster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Westminster Academy located?: Westminster Academy is located in London, W2 5EZ, Westminster.
How do I apply to Westminster Academy?: Westminster Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Westminster Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Westminster Academy was 3.026 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Westminster Academy?: When Westminster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children, including those that ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child (who appears to the Admission Committee) to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children whose siblings currently attend Westminster Academy, and who will continue to do so on the date of admission and living at the same address as the applicant child; 3. Exceptional Need — Children with exceptional medical, social or other needs for a place at Westminster Academy, where the application is supported by written specific professional advice as to why admission to Westminster Academy is necessary. The definition as to what constitutes exceptional needs within the scope of this provision will be agreed by the Trust. Up to six places will be allocated for students with a clinical diagnosis of visual impairment who do not have an EHCP, but who require the specialist support and facilities provided by the school's Specialist Resource Provision. Evidence from a medical professional or sensory support service will be required, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there may be more than one family who qualify with the same distance, this place will be allocated via a random allocation. This is undertaken independently by the LA.
What is the largest ethnic background at Westminster Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.3% of pupils at Westminster Academy are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Westminster Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Westminster Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children, including those that ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child (who appears to the Admission Committee) to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children whose siblings currently attend Westminster Academy, and who will continue to do so on the date of admission and living at the same address as the applicant child.
3Exceptional Need — Children with exceptional medical, social or other needs for a place at Westminster Academy, where the application is supported by written specific professional advice as to why admission to Westminster Academy is necessary. The definition as to what constitutes exceptional needs within the scope of this provision will be agreed by the Trust. Up to six places will be allocated for students with a clinical diagnosis of visual impairment who do not have an EHCP, but who require the specialist support and facilities provided by the school's Specialist Resource Provision. Evidence from a medical professional or sensory support service will be required.
4Children of staff — a. Where the member of staff has been continuously employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application for admission to the school is made; and/or b. The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Children who live closest to Westminster Academy, calculated as a straight-line measured to the school main entrance from the home address.

If two applications tie: Where there may be more than one family who qualify with the same distance, this place will be allocated via a random allocation. This is undertaken independently by the LA.

Westminster Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Westminster Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Westminster Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Westminster Academy?: Westminster Academy has 1,003 pupils on roll.
What ages does Westminster Academy take?: Westminster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Westminster Academy located?: Westminster Academy is located in London, W2 5EZ, Westminster.
How do I apply to Westminster Academy?: Westminster Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Westminster Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Westminster Academy was 3.026 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Westminster Academy?: When Westminster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children, including those that ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child (who appears to the Admission Committee) to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children whose siblings currently attend Westminster Academy, and who will continue to do so on the date of admission and living at the same address as the applicant child; 3. Exceptional Need — Children with exceptional medical, social or other needs for a place at Westminster Academy, where the application is supported by written specific professional advice as to why admission to Westminster Academy is necessary. The definition as to what constitutes exceptional needs within the scope of this provision will be agreed by the Trust. Up to six places will be allocated for students with a clinical diagnosis of visual impairment who do not have an EHCP, but who require the specialist support and facilities provided by the school's Specialist Resource Provision. Evidence from a medical professional or sensory support service will be required, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there may be more than one family who qualify with the same distance, this place will be allocated via a random allocation. This is undertaken independently by the LA.
What is the largest ethnic background at Westminster Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.3% of pupils at Westminster Academy are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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