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Paddington Academy
Outstandinggraded 13/03/2023Ages 11–181,259 pupilsFaithChristian
Paddington Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Westminster local authority. It has a Christian religious character. The school has around 1,259 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/03/2023, Paddington Academy was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 57.5 and 72% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Paddington Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 861.6
England avg 45.1 · was 58.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths77%
England avg 45% · was 73% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths87%
England avg 65% · was 89% in 2023/24
EBacc entry84%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.9
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.8
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.5
AAB or better14%
Retention98%
Value added-0.18
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake50.9%
Free school meals50.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language79.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.9%
Attendance93.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence17.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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