Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
London, SW1P 2QQ · Westminster · primary school
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10th of 32 primary schools in Westminster we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 2,439 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Change For Life club and play hockey, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 251. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Change For Life club?
What Ofsted said about Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Overview
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation C of E Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are described as happy and safe, benefiting from staff who hold "consistently high expectations" and know them well. The school fosters a positive environment where bullying is not tolerated and pupils enjoy a broad curriculum enriched by clubs and community links.
Strengths
- Staff deliver phonics teaching "consistently and with confidence," enabling pupils who have fallen behind to "catch up quickly."
- In mathematics, teachers display "strong subject knowledge" and present information clearly, building "strong foundations" from early years.
- The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is "highly effective," including teaching on physical and mental health.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same curriculum as their peers, supported by effective collaboration with outside agencies.
- Leaders ensure the curriculum is "at least as broad and balanced as the national curriculum," with pupils enjoying visits to theatres, museums, and a variety of after-school clubs.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects where changes have been recently made, the curriculum is at the "earlier stages of implementation," resulting in "significant gaps in the pupils’ knowledge."
- The school needs to ensure all subjects are "fully embedded" and that any gaps in understanding are plugged so learning can be deepened over time.
- Leaders work closely with families to improve pupil attendance, as this remains an "ongoing focus" and "at times this is a concern."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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