Here stands Paddington Academy a beacon of learning. It is located on 50 Marylands Road London. Paddington Academy serves 1259 pupils aged 11 to 18. The school has a capacity for 1200 pupils. Paddington Academy is an academy, not a boarding school. Paddington Academy has a Christian religious character. The local authority is Westminster.
Paddington Academy opened on September 1 2006. It was a new provision for the area. Mrs. Katie Gillam is the principal. You can reach the school at 02074793900. The fax number is 02074793995. The website is http://www.paddington-academy.org. Paddington Academy is part of the United Learning Trust.
Paddington Academy is an “Outstanding” school. This is according to a March 13 2023 inspection. The inspection rated quality of education as outstanding. Behavior and attitudes were outstanding too. Personal development earned an outstanding rating. Leadership and management also achieved outstanding. The sixth form provision was also outstanding.
Paddington Academy is a non-selective academy. It aims to bring out the ‘best in everyone’. They strive to ensure students and staff have opportunities. Paddington Academy partners with United Teaching. It is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ teacher training program. The program prepares trainees for modern teaching.
Paddington Academy offers school visit experiences. These give insights into teaching and learning. Subject specialists and mentors support trainees. There is wellbeing support. United Teaching supports trainees. They help them make the teacher training journey memorable. Trainees gain nationally recognized professional qualifications. They can enter their Early Career Teacher years with confidence.
Paddington Academy offers an immersive teaching experience. A tour showcases the school’s vibrant community. Observing impactful lessons in preferred subjects provides insights. Students engage to show joys and challenges of classroom interaction. Meetings with school leadership offer valuable insights. A Q and A session answers questions about the teacher training program.
Paddington Academy offers teacher training. United Teaching National SCITT offers training routes. These routes are for trainee teachers. They are across partnership and placement schools.
Paddington Academy offers various subjects. These include art and design, and biology. Also business studies, and chemistry. There is design and technology, and English. Pupils can also study French and geography. History and other languages are available. Maths, music, and physical education are taught. There is also physics, religious education, and Spanish.
Paddington Academy has a chair of the local governing body. This is Catherine Barker. Her role started January 1 2019. It ends December 1 2025. Michael Freedman is a local governor. His role started October 1 2015. Michelene Hinkson is a local governor. Her role started November 1 2015. Patricia Edwards is a local governor. Her role started February 1 2017. Riam Muayad is a local governor. His role started November 30 2019. Shabeer Ahmad is a local governor. His role started November 1 2015. Thomas Webb is a local governor. His role started March 1 2018. Will Sarjant is a local governor. His role started September 1 2023. These roles all end December 1 2025.