Westminster School, London
Westminster School is an independent school for pupils aged 12 to 19 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Westminster School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westminster School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Westminster School are Westminster Abbey Choir School (under 0.1 miles); The Fountain Christian School (0.4 miles); Westminster Under School (0.5 miles, selective); and DLD College (0.5 miles).
Westminster Abbey Choir SchoolThe Fountain Christian SchoolWestminster Under SchoolDLD College
Where pupils go next
Of the 194 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 67% went on to university or other higher education and 5% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 158 pupils (20.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Westminster Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westminster Abbey, 140 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
27 February 2024
Short Visit
24 June 2022
Short Visit
11 November 2021
Regulatory Compliance
13 November 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 November 2016
Focused Compliance Inspection
15 November 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£49,368 to £52,446
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£69,282
| 13+ day pupils | £49,368 a year |
| 16+ day pupils | £52,446 a year |
| 13+ and 16+ boarding pupils | £69,282 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Westminster - 11 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Westminster School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 210
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 36
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 210 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 36 serious and 174 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
36 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
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
780 pupils
785 places
5 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
158
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
780
Total Pupils
641
Boys
139
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Westminster School
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Questions parents ask about Westminster School
What are GCSE results like at Westminster School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westminster School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Westminster School last inspected?
Westminster School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
How many pupils go to Westminster School?
Westminster School has around 780 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Westminster School?
Westminster 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 Westminster School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 210 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 36 serious and 174 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 36 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 Westminster School?
Westminster School is at Little Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)