Westminster Academy, London
Westminster Academy | |
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Address | |
The Naim Dangoor Centre 255 Harrow Road Westminster , London , W2 5EZ England | |
Information | |
Type | Academy |
Established | 2006 |
Department for Education URN | 131262 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Principal | Paul Wood |
Gender | Coeducational |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1056 |
Sponsor | Exilarch's Foundation |
Website | http://www.westminsteracademy.org.uk/ |
Westminster Academy is an Academy (publicly funded, semi-independent secondary school) and IB World School located in London, England. It is a co-educational school for pupils of 11+ years, and specialises in International Business and Enterprise.[1] The school was created, along with nearby Paddington Academy, following the closure of North Westminster Community School.
History
Westminster Academy opened in September 2006 in temporary accommodation at Penfold Street in the London borough of the City of Westminster. This building was formerly the Marylebone Lower School site of North Westminster Community School. The school moved into new purpose-built premises in the summer of 2007. The new site is in the Westbourne Green area. The architects are Allford Hall Monaghan Morris.[2]
Admissions
Westminster Academy is a comprehensive school which does not select pupils for admission. Admissions are administered by Westminster City Council through the Pan London Coordinated Admission System.
Westminster Academy offers International Baccalaureate programmes the Sixth form: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP).
Notable alumni
- Khaleeda Bustamam, Crown Princess of Johor
See also
References
External links
- Westminster Academy review and photos by a+t magazine
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