When it opened in September 2012, the school was named CET Primary School Westminster. A new sponsor was sought following the previous inspection in January 2014. The school joined the REAch2 multi-academy trust in September 2014 under its new name of The Minerva Academy. The school is significantly smaller than the average-sized primary school. Pupils are taught in single aged classes, with the exception of Years 4 and 5. Pupils in these year groups are combined into one class due to lower numbers. A very high proportion of pupils join or leave the school at times other than the start of the school year. This occurs for a variety of reasons, including those associated with parents moving to and from the area for employment purposes. A lower proportion of pupils than seen nationally have special educational needs or disabilities. Approximately four-fifths of pupils speak English as an additional language. A significantly greater proportion of pupils than seen nationally are eligible for the pupil premium, additional government funding to support disadvantaged pupils. The school is due to move to purpose built accommodation in Paddington Basin, when construction is complete.