The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.1
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 800
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 44.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Trust
- WESTMINSTER CITY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Peter Broughton (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPimlico Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Pimlico Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Churchill Gardens Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tachbrook Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Vauxhall Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Five Bridges
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Westminster City School a selective school?
No. Westminster City School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Westminster City School's Ofsted rating?
Westminster City School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westminster City School?
Westminster City School currently has 800 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westminster City School take?
Westminster City School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Westminster City School?
Westminster City School is in London, SW1E 5HJ, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westminster City School have a sixth form?
Yes, Westminster City School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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