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:10%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:75%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:7%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

63%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:76%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:11%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:14%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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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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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Paddington Academy offers excellent extra-curricular opportunities. These activities are designed to broaden and develop the mind and body. Students have regular opportunities to visit museums, exhibitions and go to the theatre, as well as enjoying longer residential trips both within the UK and abroad. We do our best to support extra curricular activities and also aim to support students in gaining accreditations

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
After school clubs
Museums, exhibitions, theatre visits

About School

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWestminster
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed