Welcome to Westminster Academy

NA IMG 0100It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself as Principal and CEO of Westminster Academy. I was privileged to take on this role in August 2024 and become part of the continuing development of this wonderful school. 

Our mission is ‘Education is Success’ and we strive to achieve this mission in a number of ways. We recognise that success can only be achieved in an environment where students feel safe, happy and supported. We are a school that prioritises student well-being in an inclusive, kind environment to allow students to develop as confident young adults. Our committed staff body is ever present to ensure students are supported emotionally as well as academically. 

The Academy has a strong record of academic success, with a passionate and highly knowledgeable staff body who devise engaging lessons to inspire a love of learning and prepare students for academic success and the world beyond. Our IB-informed ‘WA Way’ of teaching, learning and curriculum approach places emphasis not only on traditional academic subject knowledge but also on cross-curricular connections, student self-management, communication skills, technology use and critical thinking through student-centred, personalised learning experiences. 

Westminster Academy students value the breadth of extra-curricular opportunities on offer, which enrich learning experiences beyond the classroom and give students opportunities to develop talents and experience personal success. Alongside an exciting extra-curricular activities programme, a large number of educational visits and internal events take place each year, as well as an outstanding careers programme. Students are empowered through leadership initiatives and contribute to the improvement of the Academy through the Academy Council programme. 

Westminster Academy is one of the few non fee-paying schools in London to offer both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme at key stage 5. These demanding, world-renowned qualifications aim to combine academic excellence with a mission to ‘develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect’. This goes hand in hand with our values as an Academy: Westminster Academy students have a strong sense of social responsibility; they research social issues to understand the wider world, fundraise energetically and take an active role in the community with the objective of making the planet more equal, fair and sustainable.

My personal aspirations for Westminster Academy students align with those I have for my own teenaged children: I want to support them to flourish in all areas of their lives by helping them develop into well-rounded, compassionate individuals. My colleagues and I are committed to providing them with an exceptional education as part of a caring school community to ensure they have access to their preferred post-18 pathways, and have the skills and attributes to achieve their personal and professional goals. I hope you enjoy finding out more about us.

Mrs Numera Anwar

Principal and CEO

 

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  • 08/22/24 Congratulations to our wonderful GCSE Class of 2024! Read more pic.twitter.com/EdkR6E2vPY— Westminster Academy () August 22, 2024
  • 08/22/24 Best wishes to all young people across the UK who are receiving results today. At WA we look forward to seeing our students later. We know how hard you have worked, so whatever the outcome your teachers, families and everyone at WA is very proud of you — Westminster Academy () August 22, 2024
  • 08/16/24 Thank you so much for all your support, once again!— Westminster Academy () August 16, 2024
  • 08/16/24 We are immensely proud of our students who received their results yesterday! 100% of our students passed and their average grade was DDD. To achieve this as well as their IB certificates is a great achievement - they have bright futures ahead! Read more— Westminster Academy () August 16, 2024
  • 07/23/24 We hosted the final of Smart Cities Challenge, which saw Year 8 students from schools across London compete to create the best city of the future 🙌🔗 Find out more about Netcompany’s nine-week Smart Cities Challenge and our involvement: Read more pic.twitter.com/RnWVvzb1Ol— University of Westminster () July 23, 2024
  • 07/18/24 It was wonderful for Ms Cole to be able to represent schools in the discussion of such an important topic - climate & sustainability education - with . WA has been excited to work with & have the opportunity to put new ideas into practice. Read more— Westminster Academy () July 18, 2024
  • 07/18/24 We feel very privileged to have been part of this journey with . Our students reflected on the Holocaust workshop they took part in with Bernie Graham and in our recent newsletter & here: Read more Thank you to all involved! Read more— Westminster Academy () July 18, 2024
  • 07/18/24 Lovely to see a several QM & alumni Beacons feat. in summer newsletter, inc. . Some amazing work.Centre's & were delighted to add short reflections, do 👀🔽 Read more— Holocaust Education () July 18, 2024
  • 07/15/24 Our Year 9 students are currently presenting their pitches after a fantastic programme of research and social action initiatives. We are so proud to see the passion with which they are speaking about their chosen charities! Read more— Westminster Academy () July 15, 2024
  • 07/10/24 We are delighted to share news of our celebrations this week. It has been a privilege to be part of the journey of these and students. Read more here➡️Read more pic.twitter.com/ISRvaJRttx— Westminster Academy () July 10, 2024
  • 07/8/24 Congratulations to students all over the world and especially our talented and cohort at WA who received their results this weekend. We are incredibly proud of each individual performance, as well as the many things they have accomplished during their time at WA!— Westminster Academy () July 8, 2024
  • 07/4/24 Great to see students & staff participate in the WA Big Vote today! In the past few weeks they have had to 'register to vote' and research the candidates for Queen's Park & Maida Vale. Today they got to cast their vote (lanyards accepted as valid photo ID)! pic.twitter.com/RK0zx6PnDi— Westminster Academy () July 4, 2024