Soho Parish CofE Primary School
London, W1D 7LF · Westminster · primary school
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26th 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 — 3.4/10 against 2,222 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Soho Parish CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 pupils against a stated capacity of 170. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though inspectors noted that a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The school is described as a ‘happy, friendly and welcoming place’ where staff show ‘energy and enthusiasm’ in nurturing pupils. While behaviour has ‘markedly improved’ to create a ‘calm and purposeful environment’, curriculum development in several subjects is still ‘in its infancy’.
Strengths
- Reading is a ‘very high priority’, with staff trained in phonics and providing ‘targeted extra support’ so pupils become ‘keen, confident and fluent readers’.
- Leaders have created a ‘welcoming and well-appointed school environment’ and taken ‘decisive action’ to improve behaviour and health and safety.
- The school makes ‘excellent use of central London facilities and partnerships’ to broaden experiences, including visits to museums, theatres, and workshops with artists.
- Staff workload is managed considerately, with leaders described as ‘approable’ and providing dedicated time for staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum thinking in several foundation subjects is ‘not firmly embedded’, meaning pupils are ‘not achieving as well as they could’.
- Staff require more support in developing ‘subject-specific and pedagogical expertise’, particularly in making adaptations for pupils with SEND and using assessment to address knowledge gaps.
- Teaching must ensure pupils ‘revisit and recall core knowledge’ so it is ‘remembered over the long term’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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