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Keys Stages 3 and 4 Admissions (Years 7-11)

Westminster Academy is a non-selective academy and IB World School.

We are delighted to welcome prospective families to the school. Our supportive staff is dedicated to making the transition process as smooth as possible for students and their families.

Year 6 Applications (for Year 7 the following year)

Year 6 applications to Westminster Academy must be made via the Pan London e-admissions system. The deadline for Year 7 admissions for September 2025 entry has now passed. Please visit Westminster City Council’s secondary admissions pages here for more information.

Open Days for September 2026 entry

We welcome prospective students to attend our Open Day events to meet our students and staff, tour the school and find out more about what it is like to be a student at WA. Our next Open Days will be:

Westminster Academy Year 6 Open Mornings 2025:

Thursday 18th September

Tuesday 7th October

Thursday 14th October

Year 6 Open Evening 2025 (4.30pm - 6.30pm): 

Tuesday 30th September

Register for a place: book here

In-year Applications (Years 7-11)

Our in-year admissions are managed by Westminster City Council (WCC). If you are interested in a place at WA in Years 7-11, please complete the WCC in-year application form, which can be found here.

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Supporting the Year 6 to Year 7 Transition

The most valuable and effective part of our transition programme for new Year 7 students is our annual "Welcome to WA!" Orientation Programme.

For basic information about uniform and a guide for new students, please visit our Parents and Carers page.

Key dates regarding admissions and transition 2024-2025:

  • ApplicationFood activity at Open Evenings online via Pan-London e-admissions (deadline: 31st October 2024)

  • Applications administered by the council November 2024 - February 2025. (There is no additional form required for WA. Criteria: Looked After Children; exceptional need; siblings; distance.)

  • National Offer Day: 1st March 2025

  • Year 6 Welcome Evening for successful applicants in March 2025

  • Year Information Evening in June 2025

  • Year 6 Induction Day in July 2025

  • Year 7 "Welcome to WA!" Summer Camp - end of August 2025

  • Year 7 Residential in autumn 2025                     

For any questions about WA admissions, please call us on 020 7121 0600 or email: Admission@WestminsterAcademy.org.uk

Recent News

  • 07/29/25 We're excited to share that our pass rate has increased to 96% - above the UK and world average. Well done to our DP Class of 2025! 👏 Read more— Westminster Academy () July 29, 2025
  • 07/15/25 So proud to see the creativity and passion of our students representing their chosen charities. is such a great initiative to help them build connections with the community & understand how they can make a difference. Thank you & judges! Read more— Westminster Academy () July 15, 2025
  • 07/14/25 The final has kicked off! Looking forward to hearing our Year 9 students present their research and initiatives to compete for funds for their chosen charity. pic.twitter.com/1hX5eZonDH— Westminster Academy () July 14, 2025
  • 07/8/25 We are so proud of the achievements of our Year 13 IB graduates, including and pass rates of 92%, five students with 40+ points in the IBDP, and a wonderful array of university destinations. Congratulations! Read more ➡️Read more pic.twitter.com/HOgW3Znlmh— Westminster Academy () July 8, 2025
  • 07/7/25 Congratulations to students here and all over the world who received their results digitally yesterday! We are looking forward to welcoming WA students from 10.00am today to receive them in person. — Westminster Academy () July 7, 2025
  • 07/1/25 We are looking forward to welcoming Year 5 families to our Open Morning and Taster sessions this Thursday 3rd July! Find out more and register here: Read more pic.twitter.com/zykbuk6f42— Westminster Academy () July 1, 2025
  • 06/17/25 Our Director of Humanities enjoyed the opportunity to present to trainees on 'GenAI for teachers and students'. Key takeaway: teachers need to learn what good resources look like first before using GenAI to create them! Read more— Westminster Academy () June 17, 2025
  • 06/16/25 It's been a big day with speeches, awards, shirt signing and a walk down memory lane as we said farewell to our Y11s. Their tutors were emotional as they talked warmly about the journey of these students, and their pride in seeing them succeed. Well done Y11, and enjoy your prom!— Westminster Academy () June 16, 2025
  • 05/28/25 Come see the pupils innovations on Exhibition Road at Read more— Imperial Spark () May 28, 2025
  • 05/27/25 The countdown is on to the start of this year's Great Exhibition Road Festival , and here is how WA students contributed➡️ Read more Thank you to Dr Marina Strocchi for inspiring our innovators of the future!— Westminster Academy () May 27, 2025
  • 05/15/25 Save the date!!! Note the change of location! We are back on Westbourne Green Open Space! It's giving Westbourne Forum 2016! Celebrating Windrush Day - I can't wait to share the Live Stage lineup and Activities! 🫏 🎨🎙🐘 🇧🇧🇯🇲🇱🇨 pic.twitter.com/rNGKinNzsD— Westbourne Festivals () May 15, 2025
  • 05/8/25 Great to host Hans Svennevig, Course Leader of Citizenship at UCL's Faculty of Education & Society, last week. We always enjoy the chance to discuss teaching & mentoring with him. Citizenship is such an important part of the curriculum at WA and we really value IOE's support! Read more— Westminster Academy () May 8, 2025

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