2026
Westminster School will introduce girls into all years and open a new pre-prep at Westminster Under School.
All-through school
Westminster School
Westminster Under School and Westminster School are moving towards full co-education by 2030, with entry points at 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
Boarding fees
£65,976
Entry
Common Entrance + School ExamSelective
Updated 3 months agosource
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Dr Gary Savage
Head Master
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
780
133 girls, 640 boys
Location
Westminster
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Boarding
Age range
13 to 18
School type
Mainstream
Religious ethos
Christian
Founded
1560
Sixth form
350 pupils
Entry points
4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+
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Nearest station
St James's Park
School day
Starts 8.50am
Saturday school
Yes
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Academic, Music
A-level A*–A
87%
2025
GCSE 9–7
97%
2025
Overview
About Westminster School
Westminster’s admissions pages describe admissions for Westminster Under School and Westminster School. Both schools are moving towards full co-education, with every year group from Reception to Year 13 expected to have both girls and boys by 2030. The Under School offers entry at 4+, 7+ and 11+ (the 11+ is a through-school place spanning both schools), while Westminster School offers 13+ and 16+ entry. The page also links to separate pages for fees, bursaries, scholarships, overseas applicants and occasional places.
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school in Westminster for ages 16–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos, top-tier London fees.
Best for
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 16–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who value a Christian foundation ethos in school life.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
Watch-outs
- Fees sit at the top of the London market. Factor in extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition) before committing.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- The Christian foundation ethos shapes assemblies, holidays and pastoral life. Comfortable for committed families; worth thinking about for those of other or no faith.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
September 2027 entryRegistration tbcCloses 30 Sept 2026
- TBCOpen dayTo be confirmedJune and September each year4+ Open Afternoons
- Sep1Registration opensPassed
- Sep30Registration closesPassed
- TBCAssessmentTo be confirmedautumn term4+ Stage One Stay and Play Assessment
Not yet published: bursary deadline, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£46,353per year · Day · 2025-26
Inc. VAT £46,353VAT included5 years: £257,463
vs London avg (£24,000)93% above
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
Set inside the precincts of Westminster Abbey
The Greaze
Shrove Tuesday pancake tradition since 1753
Latin Prayers held weekly in School Hall
Pupils typically take four A-levels rather than three
Becoming fully co-educational in 2026 with a new pre-prep
Seven UK Prime Ministers and three Nobel Prize winners among Old Westminsters
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
BadmintonBasketballClimbingCricketFencingFive-a-side FootballFivesFootballGymJudoNetballPhysical Education - SportsRowingRowing Training Suite
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ShootingStation Programme of SportStation (sport)Table TennisVolleyball
music
Choir and SingingMusic EnsemblesMusic Ensembles and OrchestrasMusic Scholarships
drama
Drama Productions and WorkshopsDrama & Theatre StudiesFifth Form Arts Festival
academic club
Arabic (Options)Camden Liberal ArtsClassicsComputer Programming (Options)Computer Science ClubCultural Perspectives ProgrammeEconomics ClubElectronics ClubEnglish SocietyExtended Project Qualification (EPQ)Geography ClubHistory ClubHistory of Art SocietyItalian (Options)
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Japanese (Options)John Locke Lecture SeriesMathematics ClubModern Languages SocietyMythologyOptions Programme (Year 12)Product Design ClubRoboticsScience ClubTheology and Philosophy Society
service
Duke of Edinburgh Award SchemePeer SupportersTeaching English as a Foreign Language (Options)Volunteering in the Community Option
other
ArtBoard GamesBookbindingBritish Sign Language (Options)CarpentryDanceFilm and Video Production (Options)House Events and CompetitionsLearning DevelopmentLower School Activities (LSA) programme – over 30 classes/workshopsLower School Expeditions (LSEs)RSHE and Wellbeing
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Boat Club at Putney (off-site)Climbing WallsDojoFives CourtsIndoor Cricket NetsPlaying Fields at Vincent Square (off-site)Rowing Training SuiteShooting GallerySports CentreSports gym / fitness suiteVincent Square cricket pavilionVincent Square playing fields (grass pitches, hard courts, adventure play area)
arts
Manoukian Music CentreOrgans at St Margaret’s Westminster and Westminster Abbey (off-site)School ChapelSchool Hall
boarding
Boarding house roof terrace and gardenBoarding House Study AreasCommon Rooms in Boarding HousesHouse Boarding Teams' Accommodation
academic
Adrian House (Pre-Prep for Reception, Year 1, Year 2)Adrian House – refurbished Lower School (Reception to Year 4)Chapter House – modern co-educational facilities for Upper School (Years 5–8) and 11–13School Library
wellbeing
Surgery (medical centre)
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
Outcomes2025 A-LEVELS
87
A*-A55
A*94three A* grades
55%
A-level A*
87%
A-level A*–A
97%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
37%
to Oxbridge (2025)
80%
to Russell Group
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 196 | 201 | 196 | 202 | — |
| Oxbridge | 72 | 86 | 73 | 81 | 79 |
| Russell Group | 156 | 151 | — | — | — |
| US Ivy | 19 | 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Medicine | 8 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
Top universities (2025)
University of Oxford48
University of Cambridge24
Imperial College London22
Durham University17
University College London15
King's College London8
University of Edinburgh6
University of Warwick6
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
A-LevelGCSEIGCSE
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
In the press
- Andrew Lloyd Webber in conversation event March 2026
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Christopher Wren (architect)John Locke (philosopher)Ben Jonson (playwright)Andrew Lloyd Webber (composer)Helena Bonham Carter (actress)Nick Clegg (politician)Tony Benn (politician)Peter Brook (director)
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Pastoral careWellbeing
Pastoral care
Wellbeing
CounsellingTutor systemChaplaincy
Pastoral care is grounded in the eleven-house structure that combines boarding and day pupils, supported by housemasters and housemistresses, tutors, a counselling service and the school chaplaincy in Westminster Abbey.
RegulationInspection
Regulation
Inspection
ISI inspection, 27 Feb 2024
2 reports on file.
met
- Isi · ISI Framework 231 Feb 2024Met
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn5 Sept 2026 → 9 Dec 2026
Spring6 Jan 2027 → 24 Mar 2027
Summer20 Apr 2027 → 7 Jul 2027
PathwaysFeeder schools
Pathways
Feeder schools
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1 offer
1 offer
1 offer
1 offer
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1 offer
GovernancePolicies & documents
Governance
Policies & documents
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Westminster School best for?+
Westminster School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 16–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who value a Christian foundation ethos in school life; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school; Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
How much are the fees at Westminster School?+
Day fees at Westminster School are £15,451 a term in 2025-26 (£46,353 a year). Boarding fees are around £65,976 per year. Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Westminster School?+
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How does admissions work?+
Westminster School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does Westminster School support SEND?+
Westminster School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does Westminster School take?+
Westminster School takes pupils from age 13 to 18.
Is Westminster School a day or boarding school?+
Westminster School is a boarding school.
Is Westminster School co-educational or single-sex?+
Westminster School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Westminster School?+
Westminster School is in Westminster, SW1P 3PF.
How do I contact admissions at Westminster School?+
Contact Westminster School by email at enquiries@westminster.org.uk or phone on 02079631000.
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