- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1195%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 143
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
Schools in W2, Paddington
A postcode district in Westminster
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: W2, Paddington is a postcode district in Westminster with 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2410 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All W2, Paddington primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in W2, Paddington
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in W2, Paddington
10 in W2, Paddington, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
24 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 223
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 254
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Top Secondary Schools in W2, Paddington
4 in W2, Paddington, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
69 first choices, 143 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.3%
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
32 first choices, 65 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 561
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.1
Nurseries in W2, Paddington
11 in W2, Paddington, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Hyde Park Day Nursery and Preschool
London, W2 3DD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Paddington
London, W2 6HS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Micky Star Community Children's Centre
London, W2 1QR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in W2, Paddington
4 in W2, Paddington, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
69 first choices, 143 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.3%
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
32 first choices, 65 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 561
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.1
College Park School
London, W2 4PH · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 167
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.2
Special Schools in W2, Paddington
1 in W2, Paddington. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
College Park School
London, W2 4PH · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 167
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.2
Private Schools in W2, Paddington
5 in W2, Paddington. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire
London, W2 1SJ · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 119
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Connaught House School
W2 2hl · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 66
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Kensington Park School
London, W2 4AT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 20
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 173
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in W2, Paddington, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good13
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in W2, Paddington sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every W2, Paddington school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
W2, Paddington has 24 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in W2, Paddington
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Questions
Questions parents ask about W2, Paddington
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How many schools are in W2, Paddington?
W2, Paddington has 24 schools, including 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in W2, Paddington?
The highest-ranked schools in W2, Paddington on Eduscope are St James & St John Church of England Primary School, Hallfield Primary School, Edward Wilson Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in W2, Paddington?
There are 5 independent schools in W2, Paddington. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in W2, Paddington on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in W2, Paddington?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in W2, Paddington by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.