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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 2025 entry has now passed. Please visit Westminster City Council’s secondary admissions pages here for more information.

 

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)

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.

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

  • 03/24/25 WA was privileged to take part in a recent BBC Radio 4 broadcast in response to the Public First report on countering online conspiracies. A great opportunity to reflect on how best to support students to develop skills➡️ Read more— Westminster Academy () March 24, 2025
  • 03/20/25 It's an exciting evening at WA as our IB artists present their Visual Art exhibition. We are so impressed by the quality of the work, the careful curation of the event and students' reflections of their artistic journey. Well done! pic.twitter.com/CnZe0j3XWU— Westminster Academy () March 20, 2025
  • 03/20/25 Amazing opportunity! So special to see this was the result of the Speak Out Challenge speech at a Regional Final! Thank you for shining a light on this issue. To all the young people: sharing your voice and opinion truly matters!#oracyinschools Read more— Speakers Trust () March 20, 2025
  • 03/17/25 We are really proud to see our student express her views during this campaign, following her 'Speak Out' speech on the use of smartphones. What a great opportunity to see how young people can make an impact. Thank you and ! ➡️Read more Read more— Westminster Academy () March 17, 2025
  • 03/11/25 We're delighted to announce that WA has won a Seed Award, for 'first steps in bringing coaching into (our) school culture'. Congratulations to Ms Carrier & Ms Cockar who have worked hard to embed a culture of at WA, training & inspiring over 50 leaders! pic.twitter.com/mNpvvVCJVz— Westminster Academy () March 11, 2025
  • 02/27/25 One week to go until WA celebrates #WorldBookDay, when students will explore our theme: 'where does reading take us?' It will include a range of events, eg author visits from Catherine Johnson and Sophie Leonie, as well as exciting PD & library activities, and House Assemblies! pic.twitter.com/Zrkfun2xxQ— Westminster Academy () February 27, 2025
  • 01/30/25 We're celebrating a great effort to complete UCAS applications and wonderful university offers for our students, including two who have receive offers at the University of Oxford . Congratulations! Read more— Westminster Academy () January 30, 2025
  • 01/24/25 We invite Year 11 students to apply for our Sixth Form programmes for September 2025 entry! Find out more about why are so proud to offer the and . 👉Read more pic.twitter.com/L7BzhjfboC— Westminster Academy () January 24, 2025
  • 12/23/24 All of us at Westminster Academy wish our students, parents, carers, trustees and our friends in the community and all over the world a Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and our warmest wishes for a wonderful festive break. pic.twitter.com/H6YCtaSIrI— Westminster Academy () December 23, 2024
  • 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

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