St Edward's Catholic Primary School
47%
Capacity
199
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Edward's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jason Smith, it falls under Westminster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% 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 297th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 31 in Westminster.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 27 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 St Edward's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Science Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St Edward's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lisson Grove, London, Westminster, NW1 6LH |
| Headteacher | Jason Smith |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.2% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 420 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
297th of 13,686
Nationally
70th of 1,592
In London
6th of 31
In Westminster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
90%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lisson Grove, London
Westminster, NW1 6LH
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