St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School, London
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 71st-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 474th of 14,452 across England. It was 45% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Westminster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School in detail
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are a very happy two form entry Church of England primary school situated in the historic heart of London, close to Victoria Station. We have a strong staff team, committed governors and supportive parents. Situated in the heart of London, with an ever-transformative demographic of children and staff, we work to ensure that our curriculum is representative of all."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At St Peter's we provide our children with the tools required to be successful and confident citizens way beyond their primary school experience with us. We are a Church of England school in the heart of central London."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Westminster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 92% in reading and 92% 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 Eaton Square CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School are St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles); St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 90% maths); St Barnabas' CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 91% maths); and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths).
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolSt Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolSt Barnabas' CofE Primary SchoolHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
36.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (20%), Black (18%) and White British (15%).
Staffing
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Victoria Underground Station, about 140 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
36 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Victoria Station, 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School are Westminster City School (0.4 miles), The Grey Coat Hospital (0.5 miles), Pimlico Academy (0.7 miles) and St. Thomas More Language College (0.7 miles).
Westminster City SchoolThe Grey Coat HospitalPimlico AcademySt. Thomas More Language College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school truly stands out for creating an environment where every child feels valued and safe. Reading is taught exceptionally well, helping pupils become confident and fluent readers. The school goes beyond academics to build character and leadership, with pupils taking real responsibility in school life and making a genuine difference in their community.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes, with pupils consistently modelling kindness and compassion
- Outstanding personal development programme with extensive enrichment opportunities and community engagement
- Exceptional reading standards across all curriculum subjects, with strong phonics teaching from early years
- Inclusive approach with excellent support for pupils with SEND to access the ambitious curriculum
- Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils that foster a sense of belonging
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of key knowledge in some foundation subjects is not always presented as clearly as it could be
- Some lessons and learning activities are not sufficiently adapted when misconceptions arise, slowing pupil progress
- Staff need greater subject knowledge to teach curriculum content clearly and make effective adaptations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with governors fulfilling their statutory duties and the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, sports clubs, eco club, outdoor learning in early years, dance around the world showcase, community fundraising for homelessness charities
St Peter's Eaton Square is an inclusive and ambitious school where pupils are happy, safe and well supported. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with high standards in reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
17.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
17.3
Infant (KS1)
23.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
KS2 Sports Day!
15 Jul 2026
Year 6 Production
10 Jul 2026
Year 4 Cricket Festival
7 Jul 2026
KS1 Sports Day @ Belgrave Gardens
3 Jul 2026
St Peter's Summer Fair!
3 Jul 2026
Year 5 Shakespeare Project at LAMDA
23 Jun 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School.
- St Vincent De Paul School Extended Club Premier F4F Group470m away · Not yet graded
- Eaton Square Prep School Extended Club Premier F4F Group550m away · Not yet graded
- 11 Plus London580m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Barnabas SW1W700m away · Not yet graded
- Richer Education Knightsbridge880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary 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
- 262
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 54
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 262 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 54 serious and 206 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
40 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
45%
Available places
152 pupils
340 places
188 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
21.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
147
Total Pupils
71
Boys
76
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
13.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,704
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,800
Per pupil
£1255k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
8.8%
Persistent absence
159
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 Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 95% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary 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 Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 45% of its 340 places.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School has around 147 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 8.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary 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 Eaton Square CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School: St Vincent De Paul School Extended Club Premier F4F Group (470m away, registered, not yet graded), Eaton Square Prep School Extended Club Premier F4F Group (550m away, registered, not yet graded) and 11 Plus London (580m away, registered, not yet graded). 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 Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 262 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 54 serious and 206 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 40 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 Eaton Square CofE Primary School?
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School is at Lower Belgrave Street, London, SW1W 0NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)