Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Westminster 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 88 schools across Westminster. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Westminster has 88 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 61 with a published Ofsted inspection, 19 (31%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 93% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Harris Westminster Sixth Form currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Westminster follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

88
Total schools
19
Outstanding (historic grade)
31%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
74.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Harris Westminster Sixth Form
16 plus
 Outstanding 98 View school
2. The Grey Coat Hospital
Secondary
 Outstanding 94 View school
3. Paddington Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
5. The St Marylebone CofE School
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
6. St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
9. Essendine Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
10. St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
11. Wilberforce Primary
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
13. St George's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
14. St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Queen's Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Edward Wilson Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
18. Ark King Solomon Academy
All-through
 Outstanding 77 View school
19. Pimlico Academy
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
20. St John's Wood Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Westminster?
There are 88 open primary & secondary schools in Westminster (closed schools are excluded). 19 of the 61 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Westminster?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Westminster is Harris Westminster Sixth Form. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Westminster?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Westminster?
Primary and secondary applications in Westminster are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Westminster council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.