The Grey Coat Hospital
London, SW1P 2DY · Westminster · secondary school
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1st of 11 secondary schools in Westminster we can score. 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 808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 79.0 · 94 | 30% | 2.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.04 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.9 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Grey Coat Hospital overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 78.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 66.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.04 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. 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).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Reading, Drama, Science, and Eco Clubs. Sports include football, swimming, cricket, athletics, dance, and fencing. Arts and music cover singing, guitar, piano, African drumming, and drama performances. Trips include ski trips, Duke of Edinburgh, and foreign exchanges. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,167 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,082. 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 manage class sizes with a roll exceeding capacity by 85? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress
What Ofsted said about The Grey Coat Hospital
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a culture of "high aspirations" and a "strong sense of collective identity." It highlights that pupils are encouraged to develop character traits such as "inquisitiveness, resilience, independence, humility and kindness," resulting in "composed and mature" behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with subject leaders crafting "carefully thought-through curriculums" that enable pupils to "build knowledge securely."
- Leaders maintain "consistently high" expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school provides a "very wide range of enrichment activities," including over 50 clubs, ensuring all pupils have an "equal opportunity to take part."
- Staff feel "valued and supported," with leaders being "mindful of staff’s workload" while driving improvement through relevant professional development.
- Pupils receive "impartial careers and university advice," and their "love of reading is fostered" through initiatives like peer-led reading sessions.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff aware of local and travel-related risks, ensuring all concerns are reported and managed through established procedures.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.6 |
| 2024/25 | 66.6 |
| 2025/26 | 62.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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