St Peter's CofE School, London
St Peter's CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 628th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Westminster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Peter's CofE School in detail
St Peter's CofE School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As the headteacher of St. Peter's Church Primary School, I am immensely proud to lead this vibrant, happy and caring school that is rich in diversity and inclusion."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Westminster
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Westminster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Peter's CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St Peter's CofE School as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Peter's CofE School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's CofE School are Ark Atwood Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 91% maths); Essendine Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 98% reading, 95% maths); St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 96% reading, 83% maths); and Edward Wilson Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 84% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Peter's CofE School.
Ark Atwood Primary AcademyEssendine Primary SchoolSt Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolEdward Wilson Primary School
Who goes there
48.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 51% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (26%), Black (18%) and Asian (14%).
In 2026, 23 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 21 (10.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Westbourne Park Underground Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elgin Avenue / Chippenham Road, 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Peter's CofE School issued 10 suspensions, 5.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter's CofE School are Paddington Academy (0.2 miles) and Westminster Academy (0.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
48.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Peter's CofE School
Newsletter 26.06.2026
26 Jun 2026
Newsletter 19.06.2026
19 Jun 2026
Newsletter 12.06.2026
15 Jun 2026
Newsletter 5.06.2026
5 Jun 2026
Newletters 22.05.26
22 May 2026
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Peter's CofE School.
- Pro Touch St PetersAt the school · Not yet graded
- Educating inspire create Maida ValeAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Essendine W9400m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon St John's Wood510m away · Not yet graded
- Turner and Ross540m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Mary of the Angels W2640m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Peter's CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Peter's CofE School is in Westminster; for families living there:
Apply to Westminster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 267
- Fatal
- 3
- Serious
- 48
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 267 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 48 serious and 216 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
37 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at St Peter's CofE School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
194 pupils
210 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Westminster council
Places available
1,161
Applications
925
Got 1st preference
82.4%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All primary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
22.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
192
Total Pupils
93
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,323
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,447
Per pupil
£1649k
Total funding
£132k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
16.5%
Persistent absence
170
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Peter's CofE School
Questions parents ask about St Peter's CofE School
What are SATs results like at St Peter's CofE School?
Of the pupils at St Peter's CofE School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's CofE School is oversubscribed, Westminster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Peter's CofE School?
St Peter's CofE School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Peter's CofE School?
Classes at St Peter's CofE School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Peter's CofE School?
St Peter's CofE School has around 192 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's CofE School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at St Peter's CofE School in 2024/25. 16.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's CofE School?
Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's CofE School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Peter's CofE School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Pro Touch St Peters (registered, not yet graded) and Educating inspire create Maida Vale (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Peter's CofE School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 267 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 48 serious and 216 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 37 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Peter's CofE School?
St Peter's CofE School is at Chippenham Mews, Paddington, London, W9 2AN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)