Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School vs Westminster City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 413 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
Westminster City School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
790 students
| Measure | Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School London, London | Westminster City School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 1,720 | #290 of 640 |
| National rank | #1731 of 15,697 | #1398 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 180 | 790 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 790 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.burdettcoutts.co.uk | www.wcsch.com/ |
The verdict
- •Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 61.6).
- •Westminster City School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 180.
- •Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Westminster City School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School is co-educational and Westminster City School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School better than Westminster City School?
On the Success Index (England), Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 61.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School and Westminster City School?
About 413 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School: 180. Westminster City School: 790. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School and Westminster City School rank in London?
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School is 283rd of 1,720 and Westminster City School is 290th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).