Pimlico Academy

About Pimlico Academy

Pimlico Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.27 places it above the national average, but it sits well below the Westminster local authority average of 0.51. That gap is significant — the school ranks 7th out of 11 secondary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half of its local peers. For context, the top three schools in Westminster all post Progress 8 scores above 0.85, so Pimlico Academy is not competing at the very top of the table. However, a score of 0.27 still means pupils here make more progress than the average student nationally, and the school’s overall Ofsted rating of Good (from its most recent inspection in 2021) reflects a solid baseline. The inspection also awarded Outstanding for sixth-form provision and personal development, which suggests the school has particular strengths in post-16 education and in how it supports pupils’ character and wellbeing.

Academically, the school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 50.3, and 68.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths — a strong basics pass rate. The EBacc average point score is 4.83, and 77.3% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, which is a high uptake. Progress in English is notably strong at 0.49, while maths progress is more modest at 0.09. At sixth form, the picture is similarly solid: the average A-level grade is B-, with 17.6% of entries achieving AAB or higher. The sixth-form value-added score is 0.05, classed as Average, and the points per entry of 36.56 also translate to a B- grade. Compared with the LA average, the school’s KS4 performance is respectable but not exceptional — it’s a school that delivers good outcomes for its pupils without being among the borough’s elite.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 181 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 403 applications, with 108 first-preference offers made. That’s an oversubscription ratio of 2.23, so demand is strong. Over half of pupils (57.5%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a very high proportion and points to a diverse, inner-city intake. Facilities are generous for a state school — a theatre, chapel, sports hall, astro turf, music rooms, and a dedicated sixth-form centre are all on site. The school also offers a wide range of sports and clubs, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, coding, and Young Enterprise. SEND provision is broad, covering dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-resourced, inclusive secondary with a strong sixth form and a clear focus on personal development, set in central London.

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