Paddington Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DROpen in maps

Paddington Academy is a secondary school in Westminster for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 85 schools in Westminster. It ranks 2nd of 11 secondary schools in Westminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 March 2023, report published 8 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

185 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score61.6

61.6, 15.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths77.3%

77.3%, 31.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths86.5%

86.5%, 21.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc83.8%

83.8%, 43.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.90

5.90, 1.81 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

94 students

Average point score per A level entry37.84

37.84, 2.84 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,256 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals50.9%

50.9%, 24.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language79.9%

79.9%, 58.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.1%

9.1%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Paddington Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Westminster Academy0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.3
Maida Vale School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 28.9
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
St George's Catholic School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.9
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.3

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Katie Gillam
Phone
02074793900
Website
paddington-academy.org
Address
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR
Local authority
Westminster
URN
130912

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.