St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
LONDON, WC2B 5SU · Westminster · primary school
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1st 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 — 10.0/10 against 2,601 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 62% | 6.14 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 25.0% of pupils, 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 (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Sayers Croft, the Tate, The National Gallery, Somerset House, Tate Britain, the British Museum, Benjamin Franklin House, and The Sir John Soane's Museum. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils receive an “exceptional education” at this “inspiring school” where they “flourish in its welcoming and inclusive environment.” The report highlights that pupils are “highly motivated and confident learners” who consistently embody the school’s values through respect and mutual support.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “expertly taught,” enabling pupils to “continually build on their prior learning” and secure a “deep body of knowledge.”
- “Reading is at the heart of the school’s work,” with staff making “careful checks” to ensure pupils become “fluent and confident readers.”
- Pupils benefit from an “impressive range of wider opportunities,” including leadership roles and cultural visits, which enrich their personal development.
- Behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with a “calm and orderly” environment where staff maintain “high expectations.”
- All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “achieve highly across the curriculum” and attain well above national averages.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils feeling safe due to the school’s “pastoral care offer and relentless focus on well-being.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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