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.

Westminster has 92 primary & secondary schools, of which 19 (21%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 38 rated Good — 62% of primary & secondary schools in Westminster are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Mary Paterson Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Westminster follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

92
Total schools
19
Outstanding
21%
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 19 (21%) 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?
21% 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.