Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Rochester Street, London, SW1P 2QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School is a primary school in Westminster for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 85 schools in Westminster. It ranks 10th of 30 primary schools in Westminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 December 2014, report published 9 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 April 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy and safe here. Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils in both their learning and behaviour. They get to know pupils well in order to meet their needs. Pupils trust the staff and can speak to them about their learning and if they ever have any worries or concerns. Many pupils enjoy and benefit from spending time with Biscuit, the school's therapy dog. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes in lessons and towards each other. They behave sensibly inside and outside the classroom. The school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is highly effective. Leaders make sure that pupils learn how to keep themselves both physically and mentally healthy. They plan regular school visits to strengthen their curriculum offer, taking full advantage of the opportunities available in the area. Pupils enjoy their visits to the theatre and museums. The vast majority of pupils take advantage of the wealth of clubs available for them after school. These range from chess, circus skills, sewing and many sports and performing arts clubs. In early years, children, including the two-year-olds, benefit from the wealth of learning opportunities in their setting.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, where changes have been recently made, the curriculum is at the earlier stages of implementation. Because of this, there are significant gaps in the pupils' knowledge. The school needs to ensure that all subjects are fully embedded and that any gaps in pupil's understanding are plugged so that learning can be deepened over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 251
Schools near Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The Fountain Christian School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Millbank Gardens Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Yvonne Barnett
- Phone
- 02078286790
- Address
- Rochester Street, London, SW1P 2QQ
- Local authority
- Westminster
- URN
- 101122
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.