Paddington Academy Catchment Area
Paddington Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1259 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,259
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Paddington Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Paddington Academy is managed by Westminster and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westminster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westminster catchment area documents →Paddington Academy — School Information
- Full address
- 50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR
- Local authority
- Westminster
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 49.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130912
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Frequently Asked Questions — Paddington Academy
Is Paddington Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Paddington Academy currently has 1259 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Paddington Academy? ▾
Paddington Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westminster before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Paddington Academy cover? ▾
Paddington Academy is a secondary school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Paddington Academy? ▾
Paddington Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.