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Welcome to WA Sixth Form!

Ours is a wonderfully diverse community at WA and to achieve our mission - “Education is Success” - we offer an education that provides not only the excellent academic outcomes that give students choices, but a broad and balanced education that nurtures curiosity, focuses on critical thinking and intercultural understanding so that students embody the IB Learner Profile and are equipped to make an impact upon the world. 

The WA Sixth Form is a supportive community which carefully guides young people through these two important years to help them feel prepared for university, apprenticeships, careers and the personal challenges that come as a young adult. We offer students numerous extra-curricular opportunities to gain real life experiences, to develop socially and emotionally, and to have fun. We are proud of our IB students' consistently excellent academic achievements and we are even more proud of the principled, caring young people they become.

International Baccalaureate programmes

The IB at WA (presentation to parents and carers by Paul Wood April 2023)

IB learner profile logo enThe International Baccalaureate has 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.’  The IB works actively towards achieving its Mission via academic programmes that allow students to develop relevant knowledge, skills, and traits.

IB programmes aim to develop specific attributes that empower learners to promote intercultural understanding and respect; these attributes form the IB Learner Profile and are embedded in our ethos at Westminster Academy.

For more information on courses, please visit:

The IB Diploma Programme

The IB Career Programme

Download our SIxth Form Prospectus

For details of our Open Evening and applying to the Sixth Form at Westminster Academy, please visit:

Sixth Form Admissions

Read the 'Sixthletter'

‘The Sixthletter’ was launched in December 2019 as an internal Sixth Form project: a regular newsletter with articles, features and artwork created and compiled by students only. Take a look at some examples of their work below.

2023-24 Term 3 edition

2022-23 Term 2 edition

2021-22 Term 6 edition

2021-22 Term 2 edition

"Thank you for giving the International Baccalaureate Board of Governors the opportunity to hear the history, ethos and commitment of Westminster Academy. It is such a powerful story of community building and providing access to quality education. The students were the best ambassadors for the school, and being evidence of the results the school is able to reach. We were truly impressed!"

(Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the IB, after visiting WA in November 2022)

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Westminster Academy: Student Voices

  • 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