Entry guidelines

Admission criteria
Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the published admissions number, applications will be considered against the criteria in the order set out below.

  1. Pupils with statements of Special Educational Needs where the Academy has agreed to be named on the statement; and looked after children, as defined under section 22 of the Children Act 1989;
  2. Confirmed special medical reason which necessitates attendance at West London Academy (a letter from a hospital consultant is required as proof of such a reason);
  3. Special personal circumstances, which necessitate attendance at West London Academy. Such circumstances will be assessed by the Admissions and Appeals Committee of West London Academy;
  4. Pupil already attends West London Academy Primary School;
  5. Brother or sister attending West London Academy Primary or High Schools. This includes siblings living in the same household, step-siblings and adopted siblings, but does not apply to cousins;
  6. Proximity to the Academy, as measured by comparing the distance from the student's permanent home address to the front gate of the school by a safe walking route, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority.
  7. Where the comparison and calculation of distance in 6. above is the same for more than one application, any remaining places will be randomly allocated.

Please also see high school admissions and applying for a year 7 school place.