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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 2024 entry has now passed. Please visit Westminster City Council’s secondary admissions pages here for more information.

Open Days for September 2025 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 Open Evening took place in September. Our remaining Open Days will be:

Westminster Academy Year 6 Open Mornings 2024 (9.30am-10.45am. Prompt start at 9.30am):

  • Thursday 17 October

The registration for 7th and 8th of October is now complete. We look forward to seeing all registered families at these events. 

Kindly note that only registered families are invited to attend our Open Mornings.

Register for a place for Open Morning on Thursday 17th October: Please complete this short form.

 

Open Mornings for September 2026 entry

We will be holding Year 5 Open Mornings in July 2025. Please return to this page for more details closer to the time.

 

In-year Applications (Years 7-11)

If you are interested in a place at WA Years 7-11, please complete this form.

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

  • 11/21/24 Congratulations to one of our IB artists, Cileka, whose work has made the shortlist for the Sovereign Art Foundation's London Students Prize! Read more— Westminster Academy () November 21, 2024
  • 11/20/24 Deeply moved & inspired by students, who with Ms K's support, took the time to reflect on their engagement w/ , & to submit short video responses & photos. Such diverse insights & deep thinking show how you have each made the project your own. pic.twitter.com/I2srflGqfx— RWBAHolocaust () November 20, 2024
  • 11/12/24 We can't wait to meet prospective students tonight! Read more pic.twitter.com/sQknMSDVps— Westminster Academy () November 12, 2024
  • 11/4/24 We're looking forward to welcoming Year 11s & their families at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Tues 12th November! Find out more about our programmes at our Outstanding non fee-paying Sixth Form in Zone 2 London. Read more & book a place➡️ Read more pic.twitter.com/HfdNzBbU7t— Westminster Academy () November 4, 2024
  • 10/31/24 This month we had some special guests who attended our talk show series. Our Prefects had the chance to interview the inspiring Akosua Paries-Osei , Laurel Hunter & Ranette Prime. Students loved hearing about their journeys & motivation. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/nCkwD2nuHq— Westminster Academy () October 31, 2024
  • 10/22/24 Our Year 13 scientists have just spent two enjoyable days at Imperial College. Thank you to the wonderful Reach Out Lab for facilitating the completion of their IB Internal Assessment chemistry experiments! pic.twitter.com/3nzPwg51wI— Westminster Academy () October 22, 2024
  • 09/26/24 Year 7 students are having a fantastic time on their residential in Kent! It's a great way for our new cohort to get to know one another and develop soft skills to support them through the transition to secondary school and beyond. pic.twitter.com/KOMiXEOkaB— Westminster Academy () September 26, 2024
  • 09/24/24 We're excited to be opening our doors to Year 6 students and their families this evening! See you soon! Read more— Westminster Academy () September 24, 2024
  • 09/19/24 It was great to welcome Year 6 parents and carers for our first Open Morning today! We're looking forward to meeting more families and telling them all about WA at our Open Evening on Tuesday 24th September. Register here 👉 Read more pic.twitter.com/qNp9enNn16— Westminster Academy () September 19, 2024
  • 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

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