Westminster City School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Westminster City School excels at helping all pupils succeed, particularly those facing challenges. Teachers know pupils well, have high expectations, and provide excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs. Pupils develop strong knowledge across subjects and leave well-prepared for their next steps with the confidence and skills they need.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly with above-average results in national examinations that have been sustained over time
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress and achieve particularly well in English and mathematics
- Attendance is well above national average, especially for pupils facing barriers
- Behaviour is calm and respectful across the school with reduced suspension and bullying rates
- Staff receive comprehensive professional development tailored to pupil needs and feel their workload is manageable
Areas for Improvement
- Greater consistency needed in how curriculum is adapted for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- School needs to evaluate the impact of extra-curricular activities more systematically to ensure all pupils benefit
- Some inconsistency in applying the school's agreed approaches to teaching
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. The school has an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, all legal requirements are met, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Performing arts, sports, coding, career pathways, reading mentor scheme, enrichment activities in music, sport and the arts, fundraising for charities, work experience opportunities
Westminster City School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve well across all subjects and make strong progress. The school provides excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, with calm behaviour and strong attendance.
At a Glance
46.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
33
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
790 pupils
890 capacity
100 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Westminster
Places available
1,779
Applications
909
Got 1st preference
66.9%
Got preferred school
93.4%
Secondary admissions across Westminster (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.04166%
Overall absence
22.71845%
Persistent absence
515
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Westminster City School
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Eaton Square Prep School
Millbank Gardens Primary Academy
Pimlico Primary
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
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