The Grey Coat Hospital vs Westminster Cathedral Choir School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 362 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Grey Coat Hospital
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
266 students
| Measure | The Grey Coat Hospital London, London | Westminster Cathedral Choir School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #107 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #508 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 1,167 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,167 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.gch.org.uk/ | www.choirschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Grey Coat Hospital is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 266.
- •The Grey Coat Hospital is a academy school while Westminster Cathedral Choir School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •The Grey Coat Hospital is girls and Westminster Cathedral Choir 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 The Grey Coat Hospital better than Westminster Cathedral Choir School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Grey Coat Hospital and Westminster Cathedral Choir School?
About 362 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Grey Coat Hospital: 1,167. Westminster Cathedral Choir School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Grey Coat Hospital and Westminster Cathedral Choir School rank in London?
The Grey Coat Hospital is 107th of 640 and Westminster Cathedral Choir School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).