Applying to Paddington Academy

Applying for a place in Year 7

All admissions to Paddington Academy are processed by Westminster City Council through the online secondary transfer process. 

We are significantly significantly oversubscribed for Year 7 entry, but when vacancies arise, we admit students to all years at fixed points throughout the school year. A ‘waiting list’ is currently held for prospective students in all year groups.  

If you wish to apply for a place, please contact Westminster City Council. The full admission criteria can be found in the relevant year’s Admissions Policy below, and further guidance on the secondary transfer process can be found on Westminster City Council website.

www.westminster.gov.uk/children-and-families/education/school-admissions

The deadline for applying for a Year 7 place for September 2025 is 31st October 2024.

Admissions timeline for students starting Year 7 in September 2025

Subsequent student induction dates for summer 2025 at Paddington Academy will be added later in the year.

The Pupil Admission Number (PAN) for September 2025 is 180.

If your child was not successful at gaining a place at Paddington Academy, you should contact Westminster City Council Admissions team where you will be able to find out what to do next.  

Westminster City Council Admissions contact details are as follows: 0207 745 6432 / 6433 / 6434 or schooladmissions@westminster.gov.uk. 

Admissions Policies for future admissions are are available at the following links:

Appeal dates and procedures

Please click here for the education appeals timetable.

For further information regarding admissions please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@paddington-academy.org 

Determined Admission Arrangements Notice 2024/25

In accordance with Regulation 17 of the School Admissions Regulations 2012, admission arrangements must be formally determined by the responsible admission authority.  Access here the guidelines from Westminster City Council. 

The Governing Body at Paddington Academy formally determine the admission arrangements for the academic year of entry 2024/25. No changes were made to the admission arrangements from the previous year with the exception of statutory dates and a copy of the policy is available for your view here. 

If you experience difficulties obtaining a school place or require further assistance or guidance, please contact the council's School Admissions Team on 020 7641 1381/1386 or e-mail schooladmissions@westminster.gov.uk

In accordance with Regulation 21 of the Regulations and Section 88 of the SSFA 1998, any person or body who considers that any maintained school or academy arrangements are unlawful, or not compliant with the Code or relevant law relating to admissions, can make an objection to the Schools Adjudicator. 

All you need to know about Paddington Academy is available in our prospectus-like-website www.paddington-academy.org and our social media channels accessible from the top corner right of our homepage. For additional information about Paddington Academy please contact office@paddington-academy.org.