The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 125
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Ms Sarah Green (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
18 Old Pye Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 2DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTachbrook Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km 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
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's School, Westminster's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's School, Westminster was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's School, Westminster?
St Matthew's School, Westminster currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's School, Westminster take?
St Matthew's School, Westminster caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's School, Westminster?
St Matthew's School, Westminster is in London, SW1P 2DG, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's School, Westminster have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's School, Westminster does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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