Pimlico Academy vs Westminster City School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pimlico Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,079 students
Westminster City School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
790 students
| Measure | Pimlico Academy London, London | Westminster City School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 640 | #290 of 640 |
| National rank | #1272 of 4,090 | #1398 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,079 | 790 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,079 | 790 |
| Free school meals | 58.3% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.2 | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.7% | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.7% | 73.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.19 | 4.51 |
| A level points per entry | 38.6 | 38.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.pimlico.futureacademies.org | www.wcsch.com/ |
The verdict
- •Pimlico Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 61.6).
- •Pimlico Academy is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 790.
- •Pimlico Academy 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 Pimlico Academy better than Westminster City School?
On the Success Index (England), Pimlico Academy ranks higher (64.5 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 Pimlico Academy and Westminster City School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pimlico Academy: 1,079. Westminster City School: 790. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pimlico Academy and Westminster City School rank in London?
Pimlico Academy is 267th of 640 and Westminster City School is 290th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).