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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Westminster, W1H 5HAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#43 of 13,686 nationally

About Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Westminster that is very much in demand. With 227 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is close to full, and its admission data for 2025/26 tells a clear story: 108 families applied for just 29 places, making it heavily oversubscribed with a ratio of 3.72 applicants per place. Of those, 39 put it as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake compared with many other state schools in the area. The school serves children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Evelyn Chua. Its religious character as a Church of England school will appeal to families looking for a faith-based setting within the state system.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address13 Nutford Place, London, Westminster, W1H 5HA
HeadteacherEvelyn Chua
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)11.5%
School Capacity227 / 240 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsNetballTennisRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.