What did Ofsted judge St Matthew's School, Westminster's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Matthew's School, Westminster's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Matthew's School, Westminster?

St Matthew's School, Westminster has 99 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Matthew's School, Westminster take?

St Matthew's School, Westminster admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Matthew's School, Westminster located?

St Matthew's School, Westminster is located in London, SW1P 2DG, Westminster.

How do I apply to St Matthew's School, Westminster?

St Matthew's School, Westminster is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Matthew's School, Westminster have a religious character?

Yes — St Matthew's School, Westminster has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's School, Westminster?

When St Matthew's School, Westminster has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children; 2. Parish church attendance — Children whose parents/carers have attended the parish church of St Matthew's, Westminster regularly for the past two years; 3. Siblings with CofE worship — Children who already have siblings attending the school at the date of entry and whose parent(s)/carer(s) have attended a Church of England church regularly for the past two years, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tie-break in any category will be determined by distance from home to school by shortest walking distance.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's School, Westminster?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.2% of pupils at St Matthew's School, Westminster are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Matthew's School, Westminster

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked After Children.
2Parish church attendance — Children whose parents/carers have attended the parish church of St Matthew's, Westminster regularly for the past two years.
3Siblings with CofE worship — Children who already have siblings attending the school at the date of entry and whose parent(s)/carer(s) have attended a Church of England church regularly for the past two years.
4Siblings — Children who already have siblings attending the school at the date of entry.
5Parish residence — Children who live in the parish of St Matthew's Westminster.
6Other CofE worship — Children whose parent(s)/carer(s) have worshipped at another Church of England church regularly for the last two years.
7Other Christian church worship — Children whose parent(s)/carer(s) have worshipped at another Church regularly for the past two years.
8Other World Faith worship — Children whose parent(s)/carer(s) have worshipped in another World Faith regularly for the past two years.
9Distance — Children living closest to the school.

If two applications tie: Tie-break in any category will be determined by distance from home to school by shortest walking distance.

The admission criteria have been summarised; the document advises readers to consult the school's full published arrangements for complete details, especially regarding religious elements.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Matthew's School, Westminster: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Matthew's School, Westminster's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Matthew's School, Westminster's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's School, Westminster?: St Matthew's School, Westminster has 99 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew's School, Westminster take?: St Matthew's School, Westminster admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Matthew's School, Westminster located?: St Matthew's School, Westminster is located in London, SW1P 2DG, Westminster.
How do I apply to St Matthew's School, Westminster?: St Matthew's School, Westminster is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Matthew's School, Westminster have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew's School, Westminster has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's School, Westminster?: When St Matthew's School, Westminster has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children; 2. Parish church attendance — Children whose parents/carers have attended the parish church of St Matthew's, Westminster regularly for the past two years; 3. Siblings with CofE worship — Children who already have siblings attending the school at the date of entry and whose parent(s)/carer(s) have attended a Church of England church regularly for the past two years, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tie-break in any category will be determined by distance from home to school by shortest walking distance.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's School, Westminster?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.2% of pupils at St Matthew's School, Westminster are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Matthew's School, Westminster

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked After Children.
2Parish church attendance — Children whose parents/carers have attended the parish church of St Matthew's, Westminster regularly for the past two years.
3Siblings with CofE worship — Children who already have siblings attending the school at the date of entry and whose parent(s)/carer(s) have attended a Church of England church regularly for the past two years.
4Siblings — Children who already have siblings attending the school at the date of entry.
5Parish residence — Children who live in the parish of St Matthew's Westminster.
6Other CofE worship — Children whose parent(s)/carer(s) have worshipped at another Church of England church regularly for the last two years.
7Other Christian church worship — Children whose parent(s)/carer(s) have worshipped at another Church regularly for the past two years.
8Other World Faith worship — Children whose parent(s)/carer(s) have worshipped in another World Faith regularly for the past two years.
9Distance — Children living closest to the school.

If two applications tie: Tie-break in any category will be determined by distance from home to school by shortest walking distance.

The admission criteria have been summarised; the document advises readers to consult the school's full published arrangements for complete details, especially regarding religious elements.

St Matthew's School, Westminster: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Matthew's School, Westminster's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Matthew's School, Westminster's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's School, Westminster?: St Matthew's School, Westminster has 99 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew's School, Westminster take?: St Matthew's School, Westminster admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Matthew's School, Westminster located?: St Matthew's School, Westminster is located in London, SW1P 2DG, Westminster.
How do I apply to St Matthew's School, Westminster?: St Matthew's School, Westminster is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Matthew's School, Westminster have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew's School, Westminster has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's School, Westminster?: When St Matthew's School, Westminster has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children; 2. Parish church attendance — Children whose parents/carers have attended the parish church of St Matthew's, Westminster regularly for the past two years; 3. Siblings with CofE worship — Children who already have siblings attending the school at the date of entry and whose parent(s)/carer(s) have attended a Church of England church regularly for the past two years, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tie-break in any category will be determined by distance from home to school by shortest walking distance.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's School, Westminster?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.2% of pupils at St Matthew's School, Westminster are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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