What are the best private schools in Westminster?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Westminster include Abingdon House School, Arnold House School, and Eaton Square Prep School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Westminster?

Westminster has 20 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 44 are rated Good, meaning 93% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Westminster ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Westminster private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Westminster is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Westminster cost?

Fees for private schools in Westminster vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Westminster

31 private schools found

Key Facts

In Westminster, 31 independent schools exist, which is 16.3% of the total in the area, and they educate 9,292 pupils.
Of the 14 inspected independent schools in Westminster, 78.6% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 4 being Outstanding and 7 Good.
The independent schools in Westminster have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 19.5% have special educational needs.
The Attainment 8 score for independent schools in Westminster is 31.16, and 35.7% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, significantly below the national average of 46.10.

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Abingdon House School

London, NW1 6LG

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils107

P/T Ratio–

Arnold House School

London, NW8 0LH

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils359

P/T Ratio–

Eaton Square Prep School

SW1V 1PH

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils222

P/T Ratio–

Fairley House School

SW1P 4AU

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils202

P/T Ratio–

Francis Holland School

London, SW1W 8JF

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19 · Girls

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Absence–

Pupils594

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Francis Holland School

London, NW1 6XR

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils546

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Naima Jewish Preparatory School

London, NW6 5ED

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Absence–

Pupils159

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Queen's College, London

London, W1G 8BT

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls

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Absence–

Pupils412

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Saint Christina's School

London, NW8 7PY

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils162

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Sylvia Young Theatre School

W1H 5YZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils185

P/T Ratio–

Westminster Abbey Choir School

London, SW1P 3NY

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils27

P/T Ratio–

Westminster Cathedral Choir School

London, SW1P 1QH

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils266

P/T Ratio–

Westminster School

London, SW1P 3PF

Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils780

P/T Ratio–

Westminster Under School

SW1P 2NN

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–14 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils275

P/T Ratio–

Wetherby Preparatory School

London, W1H 2EA

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils255

P/T Ratio–

The American School in London

London, NW8 0NP

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,428

P/T Ratio–

Caelum House School

London, SW7 1BX

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils17

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Eifa International School

London, W1B 1LS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils111

P/T Ratio–

Halcyon London International School

London, W1H 5AU

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils157

P/T Ratio–

Maida Vale School

W9 3HR

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils197

P/T Ratio–

L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire

London, W2 1SJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils119

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Southbank International School Westminster

W1B 1QR

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils456

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Woodside School

London, NW8 7NE

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1

P/T Ratio–

Connaught House School

W2 2HL

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils66

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 private schools in Westminster, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Westminster	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	79%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	71%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.54	+0.00
Attainment 8	31.2	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	23%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£12,206	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in Westminster

Key Facts

Abingdon House School

Arnold House School

Eaton Square Prep School

Fairley House School

Francis Holland School

Francis Holland School

Naima Jewish Preparatory School

Queen's College, London

Saint Christina's School

Sylvia Young Theatre School

Westminster Abbey Choir School

Westminster Cathedral Choir School

Westminster School

Westminster Under School

Wetherby Preparatory School

The American School in London

Caelum House School

Eifa International School

Halcyon London International School

Maida Vale School

L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire

Southbank International School Westminster

Woodside School

Connaught House School

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What are the best private schools in Westminster?

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How are private schools in Westminster ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Westminster private schools?

How much do private schools in Westminster cost?

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