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At Westminster Academy we achieve our Mission - “Education is Success” - in many different ways. Positive relationships between teachers, support staff members, school leaders, parents and carers are vital for student success, and allow us to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which students develop as confident young adults. We provide a wide range of academic opportunities for our students, along with guidance and support to help them be successful. 

Our WA ethos is underpinned by the IB Learner Profile. We are one of the very few non fee-paying schools in London to offer the International Baccalaureate’s Diploma and Career-related Programmes. The internationally recognized IB qualifications reflect the IB's own Mission to develop ‘caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding’. The IB Mission goes hand in hand with our own HERO values as an Academy.

Ultimately, our success is reflected in what our students take with them when they leave WA, not only in terms of academic outcomes and post-18 choices, but also the impact Westminster Academy students can make on the world by personifying our WA values and ethos.  You can see more of our school in the videos on the left of this page and I hope you enjoy finding out more about us.

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Westminster Academy: Opportunity

Westminster Academy: Vision

  • 07/18/24 It was wonderful for Ms Cole to be able to represent schools in the discussion of such an important topic - climate & sustainability education - with . WA has been excited to work with & have the opportunity to put new ideas into practice.
  • 07/18/24 We feel very privileged to have been part of this journey with . Our students reflected on the Holocaust workshop they took part in with Bernie Graham and in our recent newsletter & here: Read more Thank you to all involved!
  • 07/18/24 Lovely to see a several QM & alumni Beacons feat. in summer newsletter, inc. . Some amazing work.Centre's & were delighted to add short reflections, do 👀🔽 Read more— Holocaust Education () July 18, 2024
  • 07/15/24 Our Year 9 students are currently presenting their pitches after a fantastic programme of research and social action initiatives. We are so proud to see the passion with which they are speaking about their chosen charities!
  • 07/10/24 We are delighted to share news of our celebrations this week. It has been a privilege to be part of the journey of these and students. Read more here➡️Read more Read more
  • 07/8/24 Congratulations to students all over the world and especially our talented and cohort at WA who received their results this weekend. We are incredibly proud of each individual performance, as well as the many things they have accomplished during their time at WA!
  • 07/4/24 Great to see students & staff participate in the WA Big Vote today! In the past few weeks they have had to 'register to vote' and research the candidates for Queen's Park & Maida Vale. Today they got to cast their vote (lanyards accepted as valid photo ID)! Read more
  • 07/4/24 🗳️ Remember, you will need photo ID to vote in the General Election today. Check what photo ID is accepted here: Read more your local polling station in Westminster by searching with your postcode here:Read more stations close at 10pm… pic.twitter.com/ejiB6kqtpA— Westminster City Council () July 4, 2024
  • 07/3/24 Well done to our Year 8 team!👏And huge thanks to all at for offering this opportunity, which has given students an insight into the world of work, and the chance to develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork & digital literacy
  • 07/2/24 This week's Hero of the Week is Isabel (Y10), for exceptional leadership skills on her Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition. She was caring, reflective & balanced in the way she approached tasks and interacted with others. An asset to her team and the group as a whole. Well done!
  • 06/27/24 Last week 's Dr Devin Terhune delivered our lecture on 'The power of verbal suggestion: Placebo effects and beyond'. Students were fascinated to hear about the power of speech and conversation in the placebo effect phenomenon. Thank you ! Read more
  • 06/24/24 Staff had a really productive INSET Day, which included planning for next year, discussing effective mental health provision and reflecting on how/why we have been embedding the IB-informed 'WA Way' of teaching & learning to better prepare students for the future. Read more

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