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Westminster City School
55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ, Westminster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.4 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
800
Capacity
890
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 22% nationally. A commendable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 22% enter the EBacc. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.1 | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African38.8%
White Other10.5%
Other9.3%
White British4.9%
Black Caribbean4.9%
Asian Other4.6%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Black Other3.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Location
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51.49797, -0.13909 · SW1E 5HJ
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Frequently asked questions
What is Westminster City School rated by Ofsted?
Westminster City School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2013.
Is Westminster City School a good school?
Westminster City School scores 66.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Westminster City School in GCSEs?
Westminster City School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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