Westminster Academy is an
Academy
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(publicly funded, semi-independent secondary school) located in
London
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,
England
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.
It is a
co-educational
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school for pupils of 11+ years, and specialises in International Business and Enterprise. The school was created, along with nearby
Paddington Academy
Paddington Academy is a non-selective co-educational secondary school and academy located in Maida Vale in the borough of Westminster and the ceremonial county of London, England. Established in September 2006, it is run by United Learning, form ...
, following the closure of
North Westminster Community School
North Westminster Community School was a comprehensive school in London, England, formed in 1981 by the amalgamation of Rutherford School, Sarah Siddons Girls' School, and Paddington School. It closed in 2006 and was replaced by three new schoo ...
.
History
Westminster Academy opened in September 2006 in temporary accommodation at Penfold Street in the London borough of the
City of Westminster
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. This building was formerly the Marylebone Lower School site of North Westminster Community School. The school moved into new purpose-built premises in the summer of 2007. The new site is in the Westbourne Green area. The architects are Allford Hall Monaghan Morris.
Alfred Hall Monaghan Morris: Westminster Academy at the Naim Dangoor Centre
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Admissions
Westminster Academy is a comprehensive school which does not select pupils for admission. Admissions are administered by Westminster City Council through the Pan London Coordinated Admission System.
Westminster Academy is one of the most highly selective schools in London for their Sixth form
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, which currently offers the International Baccalaureate
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with the IBDP
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.
Notable alumni
* Khaleeda Bustamam, Crown Princess of Johor
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See also
*List of schools in the City of Westminster
This is a list of schools in the City of Westminster in London.
Westminster Children's Services administers many primary and secondary schools. In addition there are several Church of England (CE), Roman Catholic (RC), and Christian non-denomina ...
References
External links
Westminster Academy review and photos by a+t magazine
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Academies in the City of Westminster
Educational institutions established in 2006
Secondary schools in the City of Westminster
2006 establishments in England