Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Westminster 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 92 schools across Westminster. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

22%

Outstanding rate

74.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Mary Paterson Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Arnold House School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	Westminster Under School Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Saint Christina's School Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	Eaton Square Prep School Not applicable	—	95	View school
6.	Portman Early Childhood Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Wetherby Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
9.	The Grey Coat Hospital Secondary	Outstanding	93	View school
10.	St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
11.	Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
12.	St Luke's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
13.	St James & St John Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	88	View school
14.	Paddington Academy Secondary	Outstanding	87	View school
15.	Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
16.	Ark Atwood Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
17.	St Joseph's RC Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
18.	Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
19.	St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
20.	St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Primary	Good	84	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Westminster?

There are 92 primary & secondary schools in Westminster, of which 20 (22%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Westminster?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Westminster is Mary Paterson Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Westminster?

Primary and secondary school applications in Westminster are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Westminster council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Westminster?

22% of primary & secondary schools in Westminster are rated Outstanding and 41% are rated Good. 59.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.