St Matthew's School, Westminster vs Westminster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 241 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 School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
780 students
| Measure | St Matthew's School, Westminster London, London | Westminster School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1593 of 1,720 | #120 of 640 |
| National rank | #12966 of 15,697 | #568 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 99 | 780 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 780 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 99.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 53.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmwschool.org.uk | www.westminster.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westminster School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 26.2).
- •Westminster School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 99.
- •St Matthew's School, Westminster is a local authority school while Westminster School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School?
On the Success Index (England), Westminster School ranks higher (81.3 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 School?
About 241 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 School: 780. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's School, Westminster and Westminster School rank in London?
St Matthew's School, Westminster is 1593rd of 1,720 and Westminster School is 120th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).