Westminster School is renowned globally for academic excellence, fostering open-minded enquiry, rigorous discussion, and exploration beyond exam syllabuses. It provides a safe, stimulating environment with ample opportunities in arts, drama, music, sport, and community volunteering to enhance pupil development.
Independent boys senior school in Westminster for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos, top-tier London fees.
Westminster School’s reputation as one of the world’s foremost centres of academic excellence is built upon our pupils’ genuine enjoyment of open-minded enquiry, rigorous discussion and the search for explanation well beyond any examination syllabus. Westminster is a safe, stimulating and supportive environment: pupils enhance their intellectual, physical, spiritual and social development by taking full advantage of the many opportunities available to them in art, drama, music, sport and volunteering in the community.
Shrove Tuesday pancake tradition since 1753
with and three pupils five A*
2025 A-level results saw 87% A*-A and 55% A*, with 94 of 196 pupils gaining at least three A* and three pupils achieving five A*; in 2026 the school welcomes girls into all year groups for the first time and opens a new pre-prep.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 15 Jan 2026 | Closed |
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Independent boys senior school in Westminster for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos, top-tier London fees.
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
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Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
8 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
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