St Matthew's School, Westminster vs Westminster City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 556 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
Westminster City School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
790 students
| Measure | St Matthew's School, Westminster London, London | Westminster City School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1593 of 1,720 | #290 of 640 |
| National rank | #12966 of 15,697 | #1398 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 99 | 790 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 790 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.stmwschool.org.uk | www.wcsch.com/ |
The verdict
- •Westminster City School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 26.2).
- •Westminster City School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 99.
- •St Matthew's School, Westminster is a local authority school while Westminster City School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Matthew's School, Westminster 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 St Matthew's School, Westminster better than Westminster City School?
On the Success Index (England), Westminster City School ranks higher (61.6 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 Westminster City School?
About 556 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's School, Westminster: 99. Westminster City School: 790. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's School, Westminster and Westminster City School rank in London?
St Matthew's School, Westminster is 1593rd of 1,720 and Westminster City School is 290th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).