Keys Stages 3 and 4 Admissions (Years 7-11)

WA Prospectus

WA Admissions Policy

Westminster Academy is a non-selective academy and IB World School.

We are delighted to welcome prospective families to the school. Our supportive staff is dedicated to making the transition process as smooth as possible for students and their families.

Year 6 Applications (for Year 7 the following year)

Year 6 applications to Westminster Academy must be made via the Pan London e-admissions system. The deadline for Year 7 admissions for September 2024 entry has now passed. Please visit Westminster City Council’s secondary admissions pages here for more information.

In-year Applications

If you are interested in a place at WA Years 7-11, please complete this form.


Supporting the Year 6 to Year 7 Transition

The most valuable and effective part of our transition programme for new Year 7 students is our annual "Welcome to WA!" Orientation Programme.

For basic information about uniform and a guide for new students, please visit our Parents and Carers page.

Key dates regarding admissions and transition 2023-2024:

  • ApplicationFood activity at Open Evenings online via Pan-London e-admissions (deadline: 31st October 2023)

  • Applications administered by the council November 2023 - February 2024. (There is no additional form required for WA. Criteria: Looked After Children; exceptional need; siblings; distance.)

  • National Offer Day: 1st March 2024

  • Year 6 Welcome Evening for successful applicants in March 2024

  • Year Information Evening in June 2024

  • Year 6 Induction Day in July 2024

  • Year 7 "Welcome to WA!" Summer Camp - end of August 2024

  • Year 7 Residential in autumn 2024                     

For any questions about WA admissions, please call us on 020 7121 0600 or email: Admission@WestminsterAcademy.org.uk

Westminster Academy: Family

Westminster Academy: Excellence

  • 03/28/24 Congratulations to our hardworking Year 7 basketballers - what a great record! We all wish them the best of luck in the playoffs. Read more— Westminster Academy () March 28, 2024
  • 03/26/24 Earlier this month our talk was delivered by Dr Eleni Iacovidou and Mazen Shaheen on what we really know about recycling and waste. It was particularly thought-provoking for our ESS class whose curriculum encompasses environmental issues. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/2uYCnIfRdt— Westminster Academy () March 26, 2024
  • 03/26/24 🌤️ School holidays are around the corner, check out fantastic activities in Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea on Read more. Our City offers a range of activities, new experiences & opportunities. Food 🍲 Games 🎲 Sports 🏅 Arts 🎨 + lots more!🥳 - 🔗Share & repost pic.twitter.com/hJk8f0h0kA— Young Westminster Foundation () March 25, 2024
  • 03/22/24 I am so proud of these Group of girls , they have improved on every aspect of the game. .#Confident -Working well done 👏 pic.twitter.com/esG81Kh3hn— Westminster Academy Basketball () March 21, 2024
  • 03/21/24 Last week's fantastic talk was delivered by King's College's Dr Laura Lander. She talked us through the process of creating lithium-ion batteries, ways we can recycle batteries and the ubiquity of batteries in our everyday lives. Thank you Dr Lander! pic.twitter.com/zTkazdymks— Westminster Academy () March 21, 2024
  • 03/18/24 We’re looking forward to welcoming IB applicants today for our Theory of Knowledge Evening! pic.twitter.com/yBzShMNS0L— Westminster Academy () March 18, 2024
  • 03/14/24 It's exciting to watch our Year 12 Team - AeroVortex - in action today, performing tremendously, keeping cool heads and enjoying themselves at the F1 in Schools UK National Finals! Read more— Westminster Academy () March 14, 2024
  • 03/14/24 It's always lovely to see older students supporting and inspiring younger students, and this was great experience in refereeing/coaching for our U16s. Thank you for creating these opportunities & such a positive, supportive basketball community. Read more— Westminster Academy () March 14, 2024
  • 03/13/24 On Monday our Year 12 Formula 1 Club, Team Aerovortex, got students excited about as they showcased their work for . This talented team has done an incredible job & today they compete in the national finals! Good luck! pic.twitter.com/wF30ElRUdh— Westminster Academy () March 13, 2024
  • 03/11/24 We are delighted to congratulate our Y8 girls' football team who became Champions on Friday (great way to celebrate )! Their coaches are so proud of the team, whose level of play reflected their talent, resilience & determination 👏 pic.twitter.com/d0xQnxzvo3— Westminster Academy () March 11, 2024
  • 03/7/24 We are excited to be hosting a Book Fair from Monday 11th to 25th March, where our students can buy books cheaply and, by buying books, help to earn us free books for our school library! More details in tomorrow's newsletter. pic.twitter.com/6jiVbzOQMP— Westminster Academy () March 7, 2024
  • 03/4/24 Dr Owen Coggins from recently delivered a lecture for our students on the jew's harp, its prevalence in both folk tradition and in heavy metal music, and the political and global undertones of its usage. What a fascinating topic - thank you ! pic.twitter.com/34PlBFOAG6— Westminster Academy () March 4, 2024