Welcome to Westminster Academy

At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution. Read More From The Principal

Westminster Academy ranked in top 50 schools in the country

Westminster Academy is celebrating outstanding results that put the school in the top 50 in the country in GCSE tables published by the Department for Education. The Academy's results for 'Progress 8', which measures the improvement made by students between the age of 11 and 16 in key GCSE subjects, show that the school on average adds half a grade more per student than expected. Overall, Westminster Academy recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.68 (with 0.5 representing half a grade per student). The national average for Progress 8, as published in the DfE tables, is -0.03.

Westminster Academy is a national leader in teaching and learning

Take our 40 fact tour around Westminster Academy

Westminster Academy provides world-class opportunities for students to network with leaders in their fields. Recent opportunities have ranged from biology with Professor Robert Winston, to politics with BBC Newsround!

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Going Spotacular for Children in Need!

BBC Children in Need launches campaign at WA with X-Factor winner Matt Terry!

On the first day back to school, WA students were surprised by a visit from, not only the BBC Children in Need mascot Pudsey, but star of X-Factor 2016, Matt Terry!

"You will listen, because my voice matters"

Amplify manifesto

Following workshops with 3FF, Year 13 launch their vision for a better world.

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Recent News

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Posted on 15th March 2018

04/20/18 We're very proud to be shortlisted for #tesawards10 Healthy School of the Year thanks to the hard work, dedication and infectious enthusiasm of our fantastic #PE team! Read more
04/17/18 After a busy Easter break with onsite interventions and Outward Bound, plus an inspiring two days of INSET training, we are looking forward to the return of the students tomorrow!
04/12/18 Had a brilliant day working with #talented young people from @WestminsterAca #Canoeing back from #Expedition @UllswaterCentre @OutwardBoundUK Fraser the teddy made it back safely 🌈☀️💫 Read more
04/12/18 Team Mallory @WestminsterAca heading out on Expedition. Some fantastic views. #adventure #Ullswater #Reflections Read more
04/11/18 Expeditions are continuing for Year 8 and 9 students in the #LakeDistrict today, the perfect opportunity to challenge themselves, learn about the natural environment, work together to overcome obstacles, increase #resilience and #selfbelief with @OutwardBoundUK Read more
04/9/18 Year 8 and 9 students are on their way to the #LakeDistrict, excited to begin their adventure with @OutwardBoundUK!
04/6/18 Final day of internships for Year 10 students today! We are very grateful to the employers at diverse business and community organisations across London for hosting students and providing such valuable #workexperience over the past two weeks.