Welcome to Westminster Academy

It 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