The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 37 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Miss Yvonne Barnett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Rochester Street, London, SW1P 2QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Five Bridges
Independent · 1.5km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lilian Baylis Technology School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School?
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School take?
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School?
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School is in London, SW1P 2QQ, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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