Schools across Westminster
Local authority · 95 schools across 8 towns
95
35 primary · 10 secondary
28,699
79% capacity used
20
7 outstanding · 13 good
36,269
7,570 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
83.6%
KS2 Maths
82.3%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,137 spare places
Secondary Schools
956 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.0%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
21.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
47
2024/25
Absence trend across Westminster schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
99%
Plans Issued
140
Assessment Requests
208
Tribunal Cases
2
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
12
Lodged
(0.8%)
12
Heard
8
Successful
(67%)
Primary (infant classes)
10
Lodged
(0.9%)
10
Heard
8
Successful
(80%)
Secondary
66
Lodged
(2.6%)
58
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Total
78
Lodged
(2.0%)
70
Heard
8
Successful
(11%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.