The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
66.6
22.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
79%
37.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 165 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,132
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Trust
- THE GREY COAT HOSPITAL
- Head
- Ms Susanne Staab (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Greycoat Place, London, SW1P 2DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Five Bridges
Independent · 1.6km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km 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
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Grey Coat Hospital a selective school?
No. The Grey Coat Hospital is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Grey Coat Hospital's Ofsted rating?
The Grey Coat Hospital was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grey Coat Hospital?
The Grey Coat Hospital currently has 1,132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Grey Coat Hospital take?
The Grey Coat Hospital caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Grey Coat Hospital?
The Grey Coat Hospital is in London, SW1P 2DY, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Grey Coat Hospital have a sixth form?
Yes, The Grey Coat Hospital has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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