St Matthew's School, Westminster vs The Grey Coat Hospital
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 280 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's School, Westminster
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
The Grey Coat Hospital
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
| Measure | St Matthew's School, Westminster London, London | The Grey Coat Hospital London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1593 of 1,720 | #107 of 640 |
| National rank | #12966 of 15,697 | #508 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 99 | 1,167 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 1,167 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 66.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmwschool.org.uk | www.gch.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Grey Coat Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 26.2).
- •The Grey Coat Hospital is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 99.
- •St Matthew's School, Westminster is a local authority school while The Grey Coat Hospital is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Matthew's School, Westminster is co-educational and The Grey Coat Hospital is girls.
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 St Matthew's School, Westminster better than The Grey Coat Hospital?
On the Success Index (England), The Grey Coat Hospital ranks higher (82.9 vs 26.2 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 St Matthew's School, Westminster and The Grey Coat Hospital?
About 280 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's School, Westminster: 99. The Grey Coat Hospital: 1,167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's School, Westminster and The Grey Coat Hospital rank in London?
St Matthew's School, Westminster is 1593rd of 1,720 and The Grey Coat Hospital is 107th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).