Schools near WC1H
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62 state primary schools within 2 miles and 114 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WC1H, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near WC1H
62 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of WC1H, ranked by what matters to you. 18 more were left out by your filters.
Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 17% in England
How it scored 86
- Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points
Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, April 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters13 of 20 points
0.70 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 16.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 11% in England
How it scored 85
- Resultsmatters18 of 20 points
Top 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.7 of 20 points
0.53 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 84of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · places reached 0.89 miles in 2026 · results: top 2% in England
How it scored 84
- Resultsmatters19.8 of 20 points
Top 2% of 14,817 state schools in England: 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.8 of 20 points
0.62 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.89 miles away; this school is 0.62 miles from the middle of WC1H, closer than that. London Borough of Islington
- Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points
Classes average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Results: top 1% in England · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · places reached 1.03 miles in 2026
How it scored 82
- Resultsmatters20 of 20 points
Top 1% of 14,817 state schools in England: 100% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.9 of 20 points
0.91 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.03 miles away; this school is 0.91 miles from the middle of WC1H, closer than that. Westminster City Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.7 of 10 points
Classes average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 80of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · places reached 0.48 miles in 2025 · results: top 22% in England
How it scored 80
- Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points
Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.8 of 20 points
0.52 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters18.6 of 20 points
In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 0.48 miles away; this school is 0.52 miles from the middle of WC1H, further than that. London Borough of Camden
- Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points
Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 80of 100
Places reached 1.75 miles in 2025 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)
How it scored 80
- Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points
Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.4 of 20 points
0.56 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 1.75 miles away; this school is 0.56 miles from the middle of WC1H, closer than that. London Borough of Camden
- Attendance and behavioura little5.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 17.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 80of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2019) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England
How it scored 80
- Resultsmatters17 of 20 points
Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2019: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.2 of 20 points
0.78 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.1 of 10 points
Classes average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 78of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · every first choice met in 2026 · 0.62 miles
How it scored 78
- Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points
Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.8 of 20 points
0.62 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points
Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2023) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 10% in England
How it scored 78
- Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points
Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2023: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.9 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 4% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 75
- Resultsmatters19.4 of 20 points
Top 4% of 14,817 state schools in England: 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.4 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.5 of 10 points
Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near WC1H
114 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WC1H, ranked by what matters to you. 73 more were left out by your filters.
Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · places reached 1.01 miles in 2026 · 0.82 miles
How it scored 85
- Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points
Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.24 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.7 of 20 points
0.82 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.01 miles away; this school is 0.82 miles from the middle of WC1H, closer than that. London Borough of Islington
- Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 3.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points
Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 84of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 9% in England · places reached 2.30 miles in 2026
How it scored 84
- Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points
Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.5 of 20 points
2.6 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters17.1 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.30 miles away; this school is 2.63 miles from the middle of WC1H, further than that. Westminster City Council
- Attendance and behavioura little8.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 82of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 15% in England
How it scored 82
- Resultsmatters17.2 of 20 points
Top 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.55 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters6.8 of 20 points
3.3 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 5.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.5 of 10 points
Classes average 20.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 81of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 3% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard
How it scored 81
- Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points
Top 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.6 of 20 points
2.4 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 14.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 14% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 78
- Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points
Top 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.58 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9 of 20 points
2.7 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 20.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 17.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 77of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 10% in England · 1.1 miles
How it scored 77
- Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points
Top 10% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.69 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.7 of 20 points
1.1 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 143 of 376. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points
Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 75of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 18% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)
How it scored 75
- Resultsmatters16.6 of 20 points
Top 18% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.46 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters8 of 20 points
3.0 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 23.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 37% in England
How it scored 75
- Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points
Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.8 of 20 points
2.6 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 4.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 18.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 75of 100
Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2023) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 27% in England
How it scored 75
- Resultsmatters14.7 of 20 points
Top 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.32 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters4.5 of 20 points
3.9 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 13.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 75of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 5% in England
How it scored 75
- Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points
Top 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.87 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.7 of 20 points
4.8 miles from the middle of WC1H, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 20.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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