St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

118 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5SUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School is a primary school in Westminster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 85 schools in Westminster. It ranks 1st of 30 primary schools in Westminster. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 10 December 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 November 2024

Pupils receive an exceptional education at St Clement Danes. It is an inspiring school where pupils flourish in its welcoming and inclusive environment. Pupils are extremely proud of their school. Staff set the highest of expectations for behaviour and learning. This starts in the Reception Year, where children learn to focus on tasks, take turns and be kind and caring towards others. Pupils across the school are highly motivated and confident learners. They consistently embody the school's values by being respectful, trying their best and supporting each other. Behaviour is exemplary. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly across the curriculum. Published outcomes from national curriculum tests show that pupils attain well above national averages. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe because of the school's pastoral care offer and relentless focus on well-being. Pupils know that their worries will be taken seriously, and they trust staff to help them. The school prepares pupils extremely well to become responsible citizens through their extensive programme of wider opportunities. Pupils benefit from many trips, visits, and opportunities to take on responsibilities in school, such as school council, school photographers and sports captains.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

24 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths100%

100%, 38 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score112

112, 6 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score114

114, 9 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score116

116, 11 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

193 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals26.9%

26.9%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.9%

38.9%, 17.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.6%

16.6%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Josephs Catholic Primary School0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding77% met the expected standard
City Junior School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Alban's Church of England Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding81% met the expected standard
Soho Parish CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Patricia Coxhead
Address
118 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5SU
Local authority
Westminster
URN
101127

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.