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Westminster Academy

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 11 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Westminster Academy is a London-based academy for ages 11–18, located at the Sir Naim Dangoor Centre in W2. It offers the British Curriculum alongside BTEC qualifications and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), supporting both university entry and vocational pathways. The school operates within the United Kingdom system and maintains a broad, inclusive ethos. Curriculum and learning sit alongside a rich extracurricular life. Academic and intellectual clubs include STEM Club, History Club, Debate Club and Model United Nations, with Creative Writing, Coding and UK Maths Trust competitions for curious minds. In Arts and Creative, Expressive Arts are showcased in school productions such as We Will Rock You and Hairspray, with lunchtime and after-school activities in arts, crafts, dance and choir. Social and Hobbies clubs include games and chess and a Pride Club. The school also supports wellbeing through PE, a Healthy Schools London Gold Award, and Greenhouse Sports mentoring.

Sir Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, London W2 5EZ

The Essentials

Location
The Westminster Academy is located at The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, London W2 5EZ, in the Westbourne Green area of the City of Westminster, London. The school identifies itself as Westminster Academy (Westbourne Green). The address places the campus in London, United Kingdom.

Stages
11–18; Secondary with Sixth Form.

Type
Academy

Additional learning support
The school has a dedicated SENCo (Ms Huma Wilson) and a SEND contact (send@westminsteracademy.org.uk).

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
Gates open at 8:00am; Period 1 runs 8:30–9:45am; there are breaks and transitions between periods; Year Groups 10 and 11 have an extended day with Period 6 on Mondays and Thursdays; the timetable indicates a total weekly teaching time of around 34–37 hours depending on year group.
Fees
Tuition and admissions fees

- Westminster Academy is a state-funded, non-fee-paying academy. There is no tuition charge for attending the Academy for Years 7–11 (compulsory secondary education) or for Sixth Form (Years 12–13).

Application / registration fees

- There is no application, registration or admission fee payable to secure a place at the Academy; standard admissions procedures are followed and no charge is made for entry. (State-funded academies do not charge for education or admission.)

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Years 7–11 (age 11–16): No tuition fees per term or per year. Education for statutory school-aged pupils is provided without charge.

- Years 12–13 / Sixth Form (age 16–19): No tuition fees per term or per year for eligible 16–19 provision; the Academy administers the 16–19 Bursary Fund to support students with costs related to participation in post-16 education.

Billing schedule and payment terms (for chargeable items)

- Routine tuition billing is not applicable because the Academy does not charge tuition. For optional chargeable items (for example certain trips, optional music tuition, board and lodging on residential visits where permitted, or other "optional extras"), invoices or requests for voluntary contributions are issued by the Academy according to the activity and the Academy's charging and remissions policy. Parents are required to pay the actual cost of any permitted optional extra; the school may request voluntary contributions for activities but cannot make participation conditional on payment for curriculum activities.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Westminster Academy does not operate a boarding provision; it is a day academy serving the local community. Consequently there are no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees parents should expect

- Uniform: Parents are responsible for purchasing the required school uniform and related items; uniform cost is a parent expense. Schools must consider cost when setting uniform policy but the purchase cost remains the responsibility of families.

- Meals and catering: School meals are charged where meals are not free (families eligible for free school meals receive support in line with entitlement). Payment arrangements for meals are managed by the Academy's finance team according to the Academy's payment procedures.

- Trips and residential visits: Parents may be charged for board and lodging on residential trips and for other permitted optional extras; charges must reflect the actual cost and the Academy will publish its policy on which activities are chargeable. Refunds and cancellations for trips follow the Academy's charging policy and the contractual terms of any third-party providers.

- Instrumental or specialist tuition: Charges may be made for optional individual or small-group instrumental tuition where that tuition is not part of the statutory curriculum; pupils in receipt of certain support may have charges remitted in line with the Academy's remissions policy.

- Examination and entry fees: The Academy meets exam entry costs for qualifications for which a pupil has been prepared at the school; where a parent requests entry for an additional exam or a pupil is entered and later does not sit without a valid reason, the Academy may charge the cost of that entry in line with its charging policy.

- Materials, equipment and optional extras: For optional activities the Academy may ask parents to pay for materials, ingredients, equipment or travel; the school cannot make a profit from such charges and must publish its charging policy.

Refund information

- Refunds for chargeable activities are governed by the Academy's charging and remissions policy and by the contractual terms applicable to any external supplier. If an activity is cancelled by the Academy or the external provider, refunds will be issued in accordance with those policies and the supplier's refund terms; if a voluntary contribution scheme does not raise sufficient funds the Academy must decide whether to meet costs from the budget or cancel the activity. The Academy's charging policy sets out circumstances for remission, refunds and cancellation.

Fee payment options and how payments are handled

- The Academy's finance office administers payments for all chargeable items, bursary claims and remissions. Parents are asked to follow the payment instructions shown on academy invoices and communications; for post-16 bursary enquiries and finance matters the Academy's finance contact is available via the published finance email. Specific payment methods accepted (for example bank transfer, online payment portals, card payments or cash) are specified by the Academy on individual invoices and communications to parents.

Financial support and remissions

- The Academy administers the 16–19 Bursary Fund to support eligible Sixth Form students with costs such as transport, clothing, books and learning equipment; discretionary bursaries are awarded based on assessed household need and may be withheld if students do not meet attendance or behaviour conditions. Families eligible for free school meals and other targeted support should make enquiries with the Academy's finance or student support teams.

Summary statement

- Westminster Academy provides state-funded, non-fee education to Years 7–13 so there are no tuition or admission charges. Parents should expect to meet the costs of uniform, meals (where not eligible for free school meals), permitted optional extras (trips, optional music tuition, materials) and any exam entries or optional services not provided free. For post-16 students, the Academy operates the 16–19 Bursary Fund to help with eligible costs.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Westminster Academy promotes positive change in students' mental health and wellbeing through a Mental Health Resource Hub that includes a School Counselling team (three BACP-qualified counsellors), an Educational Mental Health Practitioner from MIND, Kooth for online therapy, and The Mix Connect. A Trauma-Informed Approach guides staff to consider “What must be going on for this young person?” and Zones of Regulation are used in every lesson to support emotional regulation. Mental Health Ambassadors work with the Designated Senior Mental Health lead to drive positive changes in student wellbeing, and parental support resources are available through the hub. SEAL-related activities and vertical tutoring further support wellbeing and social-emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Westminster Academy provides inclusive education with full support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The SEN & Disabilities section includes an Accessibility Plan (November 2022), a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy (September 2024) and a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Report (School Offer) 2024-2025 (November 2024). The academy's design features a dedicated SEN team and a designated SENCo to coordinate support.

Mental Wellbeing
The school offers a Mental Health Resource Hub with counselling (three BACP-qualified counsellors), an Educational Mental Health Practitioner from Mind, Kooth, and The Mix Connect. A trauma-informed approach and Zones of Regulation are employed to support emotional regulation, and Westminster Academy runs Mental Health Ambassadors to promote positive mental health. Resources for families and online services are provided for ongoing support outside school hours.

Safeguarding
A Designated Safeguarding Lead is on site, supported by deputy safeguarding leads as part of a safeguarding framework. Contact safeguarding@westminsteracademy.org.uk for safeguarding inquiries. The academy's policies and procedures align with government guidance, with documented links to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and the Team Around the Child/Family (TAC/TAF). Looked After Children are identified and monitored, and safeguarding is integrated with broader policies including attendance, medical conditions, and the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
Parent Experience

Community
Numera Anwar is Principal and CEO. The Senior Leadership Team includes Vice Principal (Teaching and Learning) Jaya Carrier, Vice Principal (Curriculum and Assessment) Mark Rogers, and Assistant Vice Principal Dr Mary Acquah, along with Assistant Vice Principal Robert Wilson. The school supports students through the Career Ready programme, with Year 12 IBCP students undertaking paid internships. Sixth Form students may be eligible for the 16-19 Bursary Fund to assist with transport, books and work placements.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Clubs such as STEM Club and History Club aim to inspire academic curiosity and a love of learning. Debate Club and Model United Nations (MUN) encourage students to express themselves confidently and to consider a diverse range of opinions. Other activities include Creative Writing, Coding and UK Maths Trust (UKMT) competitions to offer something for everyone.

Arts & Creative
Expressive Arts students have opportunities to perform several times a year, including summer musicals such as We Will Rock You and Hairspray. Lunchtime and after-school ECA include arts and crafts, dance and choir. The school received Music Mark for 2021-2022 for the value placed on music provision.

Social & Hobbies
Our popular games and chess clubs give students the opportunity to problem-solve and socialise in a fun, relaxed environment. A weekly Pride Club provides a space to discuss LGBTQ+ issues and promote inclusion.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasises physical and mental health benefits of exercise, and holds a Healthy Schools London Gold Award. Core PE lessons run weekly for Years 7–13, and a BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Sport, Activity and Fitness is offered at Key Stage 4. A comprehensive sports ECA programme runs before school, at lunch, and after school, with inter-house competitions and coaching/mentoring through Greenhouse Sports.
Languages

Language Provision
The Westminster Academy curriculum includes Language Acquisition and Modern Foreign Languages as part of the Curriculum Overviews. In key stages 3 and 4, students follow the UK national curriculum with language study among the subjects offered. In key stage 5, students study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or Career-Related Programme (IBCP). Westminster Academy is an IB World School.
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