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Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, London W2 5EZ
Westminster Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,130 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Finances, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attendance.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Above average. Destinations at 18 are above average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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