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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Westminster, WC2B 5SUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
OutstandingQuality of Ed.

91%

Capacity

192

Pupils

2.3x

Demand

About St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).

the school is led by headteacher Patricia Coxhead, it falls under Westminster local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 91% 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 256th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 31 in Westminster.

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (81 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Clement Danes CofE Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St Clement Danes 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address118 Drury Lane, LONDON, Westminster, WC2B 5SU
HeadteacherPatricia Coxhead
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)26.0%
School Capacity192 / 210 (91% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education

Outstanding

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (91%)

256th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

60th of 1,592

In London

Top 5%

5th of 31

In Westminster

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

91%

Expected Standard

26%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:96%
Higher:52%
Writing
Expected:91%
Higher:30%
MathsAvg Score: 110
Expected:96%
Higher:57%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +1%

'22/23

90%

'23/24

91%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

81 responses

Would Recommend This School

91%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
11%
Concerns dealt with
57%
SEND support
65%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculum

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageProfound LearningOther

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

Facilities

7
Sports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryNetballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoirEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

68

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

29 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

02030969745www.st-clementdanes.westminster.sch.uk/

118 Drury Lane, LONDON

Westminster, WC2B 5SU

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118 Drury Lane, LONDON

Westminster, WC2B 5SU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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