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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School, London

Requires Improvement
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 4–11

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
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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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jane Carrington
Pupils:147
LA:Westminster
Phone:02075040537
Address:Lower Belgrave Street, London, SW1W 0NL
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
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Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 13 May 2025View full report
URN:101140
UKPRN:10073997
Diocese:Diocese of London
Constituency:Cities of London and Westminster
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 responses
Would recommend87%
Child is happy86%
Child does well94%
High expectations84%
Feels safe90%
Well behaved87%
Bullying dealt with (of parents with a view)60%
Kept informed92%
Handles concerns (of parents who raised one)90%
Wider development87%

Source: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+3ppMaths+3ppWriting+3pp

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

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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

London Victoria Rail Station
187m · 3 min walk
Victoria Station (Entrance)
220m · 4 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Victoria Underground Station
142m · 2 min walk
Victoria Station
199m · 3 min walk

Bus Stops

Victoria Station (Stop Z7)
74m · 1 min walk
Victoria Station/ Oxford Tube (Stop 10A)
84m · 1 min walk
Grosvenor Gardens (SW1) (Stop Q)
120m · 2 min walk
Victoria Bus Station (Stop A)
200m · 3 min walk
Buckingham Palace Road / Bressenden Place (Stop P)
219m · 4 min walk

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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.

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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

Low pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:28,602

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Westminster council

Low demand council-wide0.80 applications per place

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)

13 May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
29 November 2022
Requires ImprovementReport
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
17 December 2019

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

25

SEN Support

7

EHC Plans

21.8%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Autistic Spectrum Disorder12
Social, Emotional & Mental Health7
Speech, Language & Communication6
Specific Learning Difficulty4
Hearing Impairment2
Other1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
15.0%
Asian
8.8%
Black
17.6%
Mixed
19.7%
Chinese
0.7%
Other
7.5%
Unclassified
10.2%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals17.7%
English as Additional Language36.1%

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

Deprivation£87,997
EAL funding£22,770
Lump sum£167,517

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.3%

Overall absence

8.8%

Persistent absence

159

Enrolments

Authorised2.8%
Unauthorised1.5%
Persistent (10%+)8.8%
Severe (50%+)1.9%

Absence trend

4.3%
18/19
2.6%
20/21
5.5%
21/22
4.4%
22/23
4.8%
23/24
4.3%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

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)

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