Westminster Cathedral Choir School vs Westminster City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 205 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
266 students
Westminster City School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
790 students
| Measure | Westminster Cathedral Choir School London, London | Westminster City School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #290 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1398 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 266 | 790 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 790 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.choirschool.com | www.wcsch.com/ |
The verdict
- •Westminster City School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 266.
- •Westminster Cathedral Choir School is a independent school while Westminster City School is a academy 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 Westminster Cathedral Choir School better than Westminster City 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 Westminster Cathedral Choir School and Westminster City School?
About 205 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Westminster Cathedral Choir School: 266. Westminster City School: 790. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Westminster Cathedral Choir School and Westminster City School rank in London?
Westminster Cathedral Choir School is unranked and Westminster City School is 290th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).