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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Westminster, SW1P 2DGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
#11,937
of 13,686 nationally

About St Matthew's School, Westminster

St Matthew’s School, Westminster is a Church of England primary that operates well below its physical capacity, with 125 pupils on roll against a maximum of 210 places. That spare capacity is not a sign of low demand — the school received 28 applications for just 6 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, an oversubscription ratio of 4.67, and only 4 first-preference offers were made. The pupil body is notably diverse in economic terms: 31.7% of children qualify for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and a clear indicator that the school serves a community with significant deprivation. Despite its small size, the school offers nursery provision from age 3, and its mixed intake reflects the central London catchment. Headteacher Sarah Green leads a setting where the number of pupils is barely 60% of capacity, yet the fierce competition for places suggests a school that local families actively seek out.

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

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: stmwschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.