about us

Westside School is based in the London Borough of Westminster, one hundred yards from the Harrow Road, just on the border with the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Westside is a relatively new school which opened in October 2006 on a charitable basis. It exists to give those young people an opportunity to achieve their learning goals in a supportive educational environment. Many of our students have found the large and often rigid setting of mainstream education very challenging and have been either excluded or at risk of exclusion. Several students come from families facing stress, often bereavement. We spend a great deal of time focusing on the individual needs of all our students.

We offer full time alternative educational provision for KS4 students (Years 10 and 11) who have disengaged from mainstream education. The school offers a full-time GCSE programme of study. The focus of Westside is to support both the academic, personal and social achievement of our students. We also aim to equip our students with the necessary life skills to prepare them to become part of their communities, and get back on track in education or work.

The school is managed by a Head Teacher and a committed team of specialist staff who are experienced in dealing with vulnerable and challenging young people. The school benefits from the support of an active board of local trustees who are committed to lifting the educational opportunities of the young people.

Here are some testimonials from some of our students:

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Our principles are very clear and transparent

• Every child can learn and achieve.
• Every learning opportunity must be taken.
• Learning contexts are varied and should be used creatively.
• The ability to work hard and a preparedness to learn must be nurtured.
• Individual and group achievements are equally important.
• Teaching students to think effectively and applying learning is paramount.
• Parents/carers need support to be active partners.
• We encourage an appropriate participation with the community.

Our curriculum is highly structured and we offer

GCSE subjects at Foundation level, educational and personal support, sport, creative studies, external trips amd summer work placements.