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St Matthew's School, Westminster

St Matthew's School, Westminster

Westminster, SW1P 2DGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address18 Old Pye Street, London, Westminster, SW1P 2DG
HeadteacherSarah Green
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils125
Free School Meals (FSM)31.7%
School Capacity125 / 210 (60% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 87%

1533rd of 1,592

In London

Top 96%

30th of 31

In Westminster

Top 97%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

44%

Expected Standard

11%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:63%
Higher:15%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:22%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:63%
Higher:26%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -30%

'22/23

74%

'23/24

44%

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballDanceAthleticsFootballTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirFilm ClubCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

6

Applications

28

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio4.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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

St Matthew's School, Westminster has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02075040500www.stmwschool.org.uk

18 Old Pye Street, London

Westminster, SW1P 2DG

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18 Old Pye Street, London

Westminster, SW1P 2DG

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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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