St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
233
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent'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 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Marina Coleman, 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 308th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 31 in Westminster.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 30 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St Vincent'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 | St Vincent Street, London, Westminster, W1U 4DF |
| Headteacher | Marina Coleman |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.1% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 236 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
308th of 13,686
Nationally
72nd of 1,592
In London
7th 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
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
91
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
St Vincent Street, London
Westminster, W1U 4DF
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