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Pimlico Academy

Westminster, SW1V 3ATSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
Progress 8
+0.27
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
108 1st-choice / 181 places
Ranking
#909
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLupus Street, London, Westminster, SW1V 3AT
HeadteacherTony Macdowall
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils1,095
Free School Meals (FSM)57.5%
School Capacity1,095 / 1,250 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibrarySports HallPlaying FieldsAstro TurfMusic RoomsTheatreChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

NetballCricketTennisBasketballAthleticsBadmintonMartial ArtsRugbyFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDebateCodingYoung EnterpriseEco ClubFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pimlico Academy

Pimlico Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.