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Westminster secondary schools achieve exceptional Ofsted ratings, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above the England average of 86%. The Grey Coat Hospital leads among state secondary schools with strong GCSE results, while Westminster School and Francis Holland School, London are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 26 schools serving Westminster, families in Marylebone, Paddington, St John's Wood, and Pimlico benefit from diverse educational options in central London, ranging from high-performing state schools to prestigious independent institutions. 5% average EBacc APS score exceeds England's 4%, reflecting strong academic standards across the borough. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Kensington Park School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Francis Holland School, Sloane Square | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Church of England | - |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | The Royal Ballet School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Bales College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 5.9/10Developing |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Paddington Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Christian | 10/10Elite |
| #11 | St George's Catholic School, London | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #21 | Maida Vale School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Queen's College, London | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Girls | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
| #5 | Wetherby Senior School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Ark King Solomon Academy | State | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #8 | The St Marylebone CofE School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #18 | Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent | Secondary | 10-16 years | Mixed | None | 9.2/10Elite |
| N/A | Halcyon London International School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | ICS London | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Southbank International School Westminster | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 5/10Developing |
Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • All-through • 2-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary • 10-16 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Academy21 | Other | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Not applicable |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Other • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Marylebone Boys' School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | Westminster Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Pimlico Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.9/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Francis Holland School, Regents Park | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | Church of England | - |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Harris Academy St John's Wood | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | The American School in London | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | - |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | The Grey Coat Hospital | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #17 | Westminster City School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Christian | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Westminster School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 12-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.3/10Excellent |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 12-18+ years
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