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Westminster City School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Westminster City School is a academy converter secondary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 800 pupils, and a capacity of 890 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

800

Pupils

890

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Westminster City School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Westminster City School is managed by Westminster and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westminster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Westminster City School — School Information

Full address
55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ
Local authority
Westminster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
44.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138312

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Westminster City School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Westminster City School

Is Westminster City School oversubscribed?

Westminster City School is operating close to its capacity of 890 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Westminster City School?

Westminster City School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westminster before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Westminster City School cover?

Westminster City School is a secondary school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Westminster City School?

Westminster City School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.