Paddington Academy
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Attainment 8 of 61.6 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 61.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 84%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.85
- Confidence interval:
- [0.63, 1.06]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 185 | 61.6 | — | 83.8% | 83.8% | 5.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 183 | 58.0 | +0.85 | 85.2% | 77.6% | 5.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 174 | 57.3 | +0.78 | 82.0% | 82.0% | 5.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 189 | 59.8 | +0.96 | 83.0% | 82.0% | 5.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 130912 |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Katie Gillam |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | W9 2DR |
| Latest pupils | 185 |
| FSM eligible | 49.8% |
Contact and identifiers
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR
www.paddington-academy.orgView local authority page2074793900| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10016903 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2006 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 8 May 2023 |