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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/03/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence17.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals50.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language79.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 861.6
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths77%
Grade 4+ English & maths87%
EBacc entry84%
EBacc average point score5.9
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 37.8
Value added-0.18Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
