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Westminster City School
55 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HJ
Westminster City School is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 770 boys aged between 11 and 18. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Sixth form, Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Representation.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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