Paddington Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
London, W9 2DR
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 9% in England
3 of 11 in Westminster
Pupils
1,256
First preferences per place
1.70
2026/27
Absence
4.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.3 | 58.0 | 61.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 73% | 77% | |
| Average English grade | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 64% | 64% | 74% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.78 | 0.85 | — |
86% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Westminster Academy · 0.3 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- St George's Catholic School · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 13% in England
- St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 43% in England
- Marylebone Academy · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- All Saints Catholic College · 1.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 26% in England
- Ark King Solomon Academy · 1.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
Best secondary schools in City of Westminster · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Paddington Academy is in Maida Vale (typical home £825,000, crime high).
What is Paddington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Paddington Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Paddington Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Paddington Academy is in the top 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.