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26 Paddington Academy Basic information: Principal: Phil Hearne Address of School: Marylands Road London W9 2DR Temporary Address: North Wharf Road London W2 1LF Telephone Number: 020 7479 3900 Website: www.paddington-academy.org.uk Nearest tubes: Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue Type of school: Academy, Mixed, Comprehensive Ages: 11-19 DfES Number: 2136905 Number of Pupils (January 2007): 980 Number of Pupils to be admitted in September 2008: 180 Allocation of Places for Year 7 2007: Number of places available: 180 Applications received (by 20th October closing date): 453 Analysis of offers made in initial round (1st March 2007): Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs: 2 Children with a sibling at Paddington Academy: 66 Nearest walking distance to the Academy: 112 (Pupils offered up to a distance of 6.13km from the Academy) How to apply: For secondary transfer 2008, applicants must name the Academy as a preference on the home LA’s common application form. Paddington Academy Paddington Academy opened in September 2006 as one of two new Academies that replaced North <strong>Westminster</strong> Community School. From September 2007 it will be housed in a brand new building with state-ofthe-art facilities. The Academy has 1,175 places available to local young people in accordance with the agreed admissions policy. All places will be free with no fees paid by parents. The Academy is sponsored by the United Learning Trust, a registered charity. The Academy sixth form caters for 275 students from the local community who have the opportunity to study a variety of academic and vocational subjects. As senior students in the Academy they play an active role in supporting younger students in their academic progress, alongside completing their own studies. Aims Along with its 12 sister Academies sponsored by the United Learning Trust, Paddington Academy provides a high quality education based on the Christian principles of service and tolerance and has an ethos that welcomes students and staff of all faiths and no faith. Its mission statement is to bring out “The Best in Everyone” – students, staff, parents, governors and the wider community. At Paddington Academy, effective teaching and a wellordered environment promote an enjoyment of learning and a sense of personal fulfilment among students. Academy life is structured around four core principles – care, tolerance, discipline and hard work – which have been chosen to serve the needs of its students, ensuring that each of them is able to fulfil his/her potential, whatever their starting point.
<strong>Westminster</strong>: Your choice for secondary school // Apply online at www.westminster.gov.uk/admissions 27 “My first year at the Academy has been brilliant! I have had the chance to learn the drums, go on a residential where we got to go rock climbing, abseiling and mountain biking, and I have learnt lots of new things in each of my subjects – my favourite subject is Spanish! Richard Smith, Year 8, Paddington Academy “ Location and facilities From September 2007, Paddington Academy will be housed in a multi-million pound purpose-built facility on Marylands Road, W9. From the outset, the design of the new building has been inspired by how children learn best and how the facilities and layout can support our innovative curriculum structure. The Academy’s facilities – including those for sport, science, the arts and technology - will incorporate everything that students and staff could want in a cutting-edge 21 st Century learning community. The Academy receives extra funding for its twin specialisms, Media and Performing Arts with Business and Enterprise, ensuring that its facilities (including a theatre, dance and drama rooms, TV, media and a wide range of specialist recording studios) are amongst the best of any maintained school in the country. You are invited to visit the Paddington Academy website www.paddington-academy.org where you can access a virtual tour of the new building. Opportunities to visit the new building will be possible during the autumn term. Focus on the classroom Students in Years 7 and 8 are taught in Home Bases (apart from the need for specialist facilities) and the number of teachers they see is kept to a minimum. Every Year 7 student will complete a course in Learning to Learn – this will provide a foundation set of skills to ensure they get the best out of all their other subjects. These measures help to ease the transition from primary to secondary phase. Every classroom is fitted with the very latest in ICT, including an interactive whiteboard connected to a data projector. Year 7 and 8 students will also use the Academy’s state-of-the-art specialist facilities in areas such as music, drama, science and sport. Specialism The curriculum at Paddington Academy is broadbased, offering all subjects within the National Curriculum, but also extending well beyond this, presented in an exciting and innovative way. All Academies have a specialism. Paddington Academy’s specialism is Media and Performing Arts with Business and Enterprise. This means that, in addition to the curriculum that you would expect students to follow in any good school, all Paddington Academy students are offered a broad range of courses in business and enterprise, ICT and media and performing arts. The learning experiences in these areas not only develop knowledge, talent and understanding, but also key skills for life such as leadership, communication, problem solving and confidence. Focus on the outside world If all students are to extend themselves and develop every aspect of their knowledge, skills and talents, it is important that they become fully involved in all that the Academy can offer. Paddington Academy expects that all students will involve themselves in activities and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom. From music to cheerleading to Young Enterprise and chess, students are given many opportunities to develop their interests. As the Academy develops, trips both in the UK and abroad will feature regularly in Academy life, giving students a unique opportunity to broaden their experience and outlook. Strong work experience links are being developed within the local and wider communities to give older students the opportunity to explore a variety of careers and work environments before making academic choices at both GCSE and A Levels.
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