Best Primary Schools in Westminster 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 33 schools across Westminster. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Westminster has 33 primary schools, of which 9 (27%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 22 rated Good — 94% of primary schools in Westminster are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Vincent's Catholic Primary 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.

33
Total schools
9
Outstanding
27%
Outstanding rate
74.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥈 Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
4. St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
5. Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
6. Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
8. Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. Wilberforce Primary
Primary
 Good 83 View school
12. Essendine Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
13. St Peter's CofE School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
14. Edward Wilson Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
15. Queen's Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
16. St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
18. St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 75 View school
19. St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
20. St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Westminster?
There are 33 primary schools in Westminster, of which 9 (27%) 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 St Vincent's Catholic Primary 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?
27% of primary schools in Westminster are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.