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Westminster City School

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Westminster City School

55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ

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Boys
Christian
Pupils
800
Ages
11-18
FSM
44.6%
Attainment 8
51.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.1%
Basics 9-5
50.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.1%
EBacc APS
4.50
EBacc 9-5
14.0%
EBacc 9-4
17.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.12
A*-A Grades
31.2%
A*-B Grades
63.8%
AAB+ %
13.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 146 students entered

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About Westminster City School

Westminster City School is a secondary school in London, Westminster. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. The school has around 800 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ | More schools in Westminster

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Westminster City School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Westminster City School

What is Westminster City School's Ofsted rating?
Westminster City School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Westminster City School's latest exam results?
Westminster City School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Westminster City School located?
Westminster City School is a secondary school in London, Westminster (SW1E 5HJ).
How many pupils attend Westminster City School?
Westminster City School has around 800 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Westminster City School with other schools?
View Westminster City School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westminster.