Welcome to Paddington Academy
We are proud to welcome you to Paddington Academy Sixth Form. Paddington Academy is an outstanding non‑selective academy with 330 students in the Sixth Form. As part of United Learning, our aim is to bring out ‘the best in everyone’. Our Sixth Form is an inclusive one, and our mission is to ensure that every student leaves us prepared to thrive in higher education and lead successful lives. We are extremely proud of our students' success, 85% of A level grades were A*‑C in 2025, the highest of any school in Westminster. Year after year, our students go on to top university destinations such as Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Warwick, King’s College, Bath and Bristol to study a wide range of courses including Medicine, Law, Engineering and Business. Our offer is very simple, we provide outstanding staff of the highest academic calibre to teach, guide and support students for life long success. Every student has a tutor, who in addition to providing pastoral support, provides 1‑2‑1 support with the UCAS process. We provide personalised academic and pastoral interventions, and encourage students to undertake their own independent study. Our students have access to a dedicated careers team and a wealth of enrichment opportunities. We also work to develop the outstanding communication and leadership skills needed by students for success in all areas of their future lives. We have a constant focus on high standards from our students and are relentless in our pursuit of the small things that have a big impact on our school culture. We expect sixth formers to act as role models to younger students and be the leaders of the school. Our community is one where students and families are known, we value parental contact and intend to work alongside families of our students to ensure students succeed. We welcome applications from external students. Dr Kathryn Moss Assistant Principal, Key Stage 5
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,259 Total
No. of Boys
656 (52.1%)
No. of Girls
603 (47.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
47.5%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
13.14%
A*/A grades
38.78%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
91%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
63%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Go to School Website| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening | Application Deadline | External Student Transition Day | GCSE Results Day and Enrolment |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Jan 17, 2026
Application Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
GCSE Results Day and Enrolment
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 5
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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