Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school stands out for its exceptional behaviour and positive atmosphere, where pupils are proud of their school and respectful of each other. The Early Years provision is outstanding, helping young children develop confidence and a love of learning from the start. Teachers plan lessons carefully to engage all pupils, with particularly good support for children with special needs and those learning English as an additional language.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour, attitudes to learning and respect for each other are outstanding
- Early Years Foundation Stage is outstanding with children making excellent progress
- Leadership and governance are outstanding, with clear vision and commitment to improvement
- Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a particular strength, with pupils from different backgrounds getting along very well
- Good progress for pupils with special educational needs and English as an additional language
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough pupils reach the higher levels in reading, writing and maths by the end of Year 2
- Gaps between pupil premium eligible pupils and their peers are not closing quickly enough in reading and writing
- Most able pupils in Key Stage 1 are not always challenged enough in lessons
Safeguarding
No specific safeguarding finding mentioned in the report.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports teams and competitions, physical education activities, homework club, booster support sessions
Christ Church Bentinck is a good school where pupils make good progress and achieve well, with standards rising to above average by the end of Year 6. Teaching is consistently good and increasingly outstanding across all classes.
At a Glance
39.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
30 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 92% to 100%. Maths has improved from 92% to 100%. Writing has declined from 92% to 78%.
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
52%
Available places
218 pupils
420 capacity
202 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Westminster
Places available
1,209
Applications
968
Got 1st preference
85.8%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Primary admissions across Westminster (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.66943%
Overall absence
12.02186%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Abingdon House School
ICS London
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Francis Holland School
Halcyon London International School
Marylebone Academy
The St Marylebone CofE School
Woodside School
Wetherby Senior School
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