St Vincent's Catholic Primary School has closed (Friday 31 July 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Vincent's Catholic Primary School.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, London
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. 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. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 8 Oct 2026
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Westminster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 93% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Vincent's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 115 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 18 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School are St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and All Souls CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths).
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mary's Bryanston Square CofE SchoolHampden Gurney CofE Primary SchoolAll Souls CofE Primary School
Who goes there
13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 48.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (24%), Mixed (17%) and other ethnic groups (6%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Baker Street Station, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is George Street (W1), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3504 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, other theft and theft from the person. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Westminster (2033), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 November 2023 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
13.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 93% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Vincent's Catholic Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Vincents W1UAt the school · Not yet graded
- Marylebone Little Imaginations Camp360m away · Not yet graded
- SuperCamps- Marylebone570m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Group @ EIFA International School590m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Hampden Gurney W1H810m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Christ Church Bentinck NW11000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is in Westminster; for families living there:
Apply to Westminster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
210 pupils
210 places
No 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: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
23.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
236
Total Pupils
110
Boys
126
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,075
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,284
Per pupil
£1412k
Total funding
£44k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
5.9%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Vincent's Catholic 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School has around 236 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 5.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming St Vincent's Catholic 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ St Vincents W1U (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is at St Vincent Street, London, W1U 4DF.