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Westminster City School

55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

51.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

51.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2352.746.4
2023/2450.746.4
2024/2551.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.370.00
2023/24+0.090.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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