North Westminster Community School

North Westminster Community School
Information
School typeComprehensive school
Established1981
Closed2006

North Westminster Community School was a comprehensive school in London, England, formed in 1980[1] by the amalgamation of Rutherford School, Sarah Siddons Girls' School, and Paddington School.

It closed in 2006[1] and was replaced by three new schools: Paddington Academy, Westminster Academy[1] and King Solomon Academy.

The site was based on Penfold Street, London, NW1 6RX, which is now the home of King Solomon Academy.

Collections

The Institute of Education, University College London holds the personal archive of Michael Marland, the Headteacher of North Westminster Community School between 1980 - 1999.[2] The archive was donated to the Institute by Marland's family in 2011, following his death in 2008.[2] The collection contains papers relating to his time at North Westminster Community School, biographical information, and material relating to his policy work and arts advocacy.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Smithers, Rebecca (11 July 2006). "Gone but not forgotten". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Special Collections, UCL. "Papers of Michael Marland". UCL Archives Catalogue. Retrieved 20 August 2026.