Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Leaders and staff have the highest expectations for all pupils. Teachers demand the best from their pupils. The curriculum is highly ambitious. Pupils develop a deep understanding of the subjects they study over time. As a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well. Sixth-form students benefit from a wide range of A-level and vocational courses on offer. Staff and pupils are very proud of their school. Pupils view school as a welcoming community and they are happy and safe. They know that this is a special place to learn in. The conduct of pupils in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Bullying is rare, and any incidents are quickly addressed by staff. Pupils are welcoming and polite. They relish the opportunity to discuss their views with adults. Teachers encourage pupils to engage in regular debate, such as in current affairs. Pupils are respectful, and listen to opposing viewpoints. Students in the sixth form are role models to younger pupils. They are keen to take on roles of responsibility. For example, some sixth-form students volunteer as teaching assistants in classrooms with pupils from Years 7 and 8.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
185 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
94 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,256 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Paddington Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.3 |
| Maida Vale School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 28.9 |
| The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| St George's Catholic School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.9 |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 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
- 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.