St Matthew's School, Westminster
60%
Capacity
125
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Matthew's School, Westminster is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 125 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's School, Westminster "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Green, it falls under Westminster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11937th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 31 in Westminster.
St Matthew's School, Westminster is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 6 places, making it 4.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's School, Westminster include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Athletics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St Matthew's School, Westminster 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 | 18 Old Pye Street, London, Westminster, SW1P 2DG |
| Headteacher | Sarah Green |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 125 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.7% |
| School Capacity | 125 / 210 (60% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11937th of 13,686
Nationally
1533rd of 1,592
In London
30th of 31
In Westminster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
44%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
28
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (14% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Matthew's School, Westminster
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Contact Information
18 Old Pye Street, London
Westminster, SW1P 2DG
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