Westminster City School vs Westminster School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 774 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Westminster City School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
790 students
Westminster School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
780 students
| Measure | Westminster City School London, London | Westminster School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #290 of 640 | #120 of 640 |
| National rank | #1398 of 4,090 | #568 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 790 | 780 |
| Pupils on roll | 790 | 780 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 99.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.51 | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | 38.1 | 53.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.wcsch.com/ | www.westminster.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westminster School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 61.6).
- •Westminster City School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 780.
- •Westminster City School is a academy school while Westminster School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Westminster City School is boys and Westminster School is co-educational.
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 City School better than Westminster School?
On the Success Index (England), Westminster School ranks higher (81.3 vs 61.6 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 Westminster City School and Westminster School?
About 774 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Westminster City School: 790. Westminster School: 780. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Westminster City School and Westminster School rank in London?
Westminster City School is 290th of 640 and Westminster School is 120th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).