The St Marylebone CofE School
London, W1U 5BA · Westminster · secondary school
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3rd of 11 secondary schools in Westminster we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 878 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 74.7 · 93 | 46% | 4.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.69 · 90 | 38% | 3.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.8 · 94 | 15% | 1.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The St Marylebone CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 61.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.69 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Music lessons are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,181 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,170. 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
What specific support is offered to help pupils maintain their progress scores? How are music lessons scheduled alongside other academic commitments?
What Ofsted said about The St Marylebone CofE School
Overview
The report describes a school where staff are “highly dedicated” and pupils thrive in an inclusive, supportive environment. It highlights “exceptionally high expectations” for academic and personal development, resulting in “consistently above-average published outcomes” and exemplary behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “very ambitious” and “structured thoughtfully,” enabling pupils to “recall their knowledge exceptionally well” and apply it to complex challenges.
- Teachers possess “extremely strong subject knowledge” and model specialist language effectively, helping pupils demonstrate “deep insights” in subjects such as English and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “learn and progress very well,” benefiting from a “highly consistent approach to teaching” and skilful curriculum adaptations.
- Personal development is “extensively promoted” through a wide range of extra-curricular activities, pupil leadership roles, and “extensive charity work.”
- Leadership and governance work “very effectively together,” creating an ethos of “continuous improvement” with “exceptionally high” staff retention.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.5 |
| 2024/25 | 61.0 |
| 2025/26 | 62.8 |
| 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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