Westminster City School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 52.1 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 52.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 67%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.09
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.17, 0.35]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 86 | 52.1 | — | 67.4% | 22.1% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 114 | 50.7 | +0.09 | 71.1% | 26.3% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 119 | 52.7 | +0.37 | 70.0% | 31.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 140 | 53.1 | +0.03 | 77.0% | 22.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Westminster for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138312 |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Peter Broughton |
| Trust | WESTMINSTER CITY SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | SW1E 5HJ |
| Latest pupils | 86 |
| FSM eligible | 44.6% |
Contact and identifiers
55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ
http://www.wcsch.com/2079636300| DfE number | 4687 |
| UKPRN | 10037623 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |