Paddington Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in London (Westminster).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Paddington Academy is proud to be a non-selective academy in inner West London, serving 1,265 students aged 11 18. We were first judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011 and again in 2023 in every category a consistency achieved by fewer than 10% of schools nationwide. We are heavily oversubscribed in every year group and have a large, thriving Sixth Form.
We have both worked here since the school opened in 2006, and we know what an incredible experience it is to be part of the Paddington Academy community. As Ofsted noted in 2023, this is a very special place to learn in.
We are a community of hardworking students and dedicated staff, supported by aspirational parents who are committed to their children's success, including progression to university.
Hard work, integrity and excellence Our mission is simple and proudly displayed in large letters in our reception: Paddington Academy ensures every student is well-educated, has the opportunity to attend university, and is able to lead a happy and fulfilled life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 130912
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Constituency
- Queen's Park and Maida Vale
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2006
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Barker | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Will Sarjant | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2029 |
| Ms Patricia Edwards | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Mr Shabeer Ahmad | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Michelene Hinkson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Michael Freedman | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2029 |
| Thomas Webb Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record