The Fountain Christian School, London
The Fountain Christian School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in London.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Fountain Christian School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Fountain Christian School are Westminster Cathedral Choir School (0.2 miles, selective); Westminster Abbey Choir School (0.4 miles); Westminster School (0.4 miles); and Eaton Square Prep School (0.5 miles).
Westminster Cathedral Choir SchoolWestminster Abbey Choir SchoolWestminster SchoolEaton Square Prep School
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is St James's Park Station, about 190 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westminster City Hall, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Fountain Christian School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has carefully planned a broad, ambitious curriculum that covers all essential subjects while including valuable elements like virtues literacy and relationships education. Leaders have prioritised pupils' wellbeing and safety throughout every aspect of school planning, from detailed supervision arrangements to comprehensive risk assessments. Staff are qualified and receiving training to deliver high-quality teaching using proven methods like systematic synthetic phonics.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with dedicated headteacher and proprietor committed to high standards
- Comprehensive curriculum including core subjects, arts, music, and relationships education
- Thorough safeguarding arrangements with designated safeguarding lead and clear policies in place
- Well-prepared facilities with suitable classrooms, medical room, and outdoor play arrangements
- Qualified teaching staff with appropriate training and support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with clear policies in place, designated safeguarding leads appointed and trained, links established with local safeguarding partners, and appropriate internet filtering and monitoring systems implemented.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical education at local park facility and multi-use sports hall
The Fountain Christian School is a proposed independent school for Reception through Year 2 pupils with a Christian ethos. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Fountain Christian School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 178
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 41
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 178 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 41 serious and 136 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
38 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
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Westminster council
Places available
1,754
Applications
901
Got 1st preference
65.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Questions parents ask about The Fountain Christian School
How do I apply to The Fountain Christian School?
The Fountain Christian School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The Fountain Christian School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 178 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 41 serious and 136 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 38 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 The Fountain Christian School?
The Fountain Christian School is at Westminster Chapel, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6BS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)