Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
95%
Capacity
227
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Evelyn Chua, it falls under Westminster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 43rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 31 in Westminster.
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 29 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Film Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 13 Nutford Place, London, Westminster, W1H 5HA |
| Headteacher | Evelyn Chua |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 240 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
43rd of 13,686
Nationally
5th of 1,592
In London
2nd of 31
In Westminster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
48%
Higher Standard
'22/23
100%
'23/24
100%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
108
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
13 Nutford Place, London
Westminster, W1H 5HA
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