St Matthew's School, Westminster
18 Old Pye Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 2DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's School, Westminster is a primary school in Westminster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 85 schools in Westminster. It ranks 30th of 30 primary schools in Westminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2023, report published 26 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this friendly and welcoming school. Adults are calm, caring and kind. They keep pupils safe and think carefully about how to meet each of their needs. One parent or carer, typical of the views of many, praised the way in which staff get to know each child individually. Leaders expect pupils to behave well and work hard, which they typically do. The curriculum is broad and interesting. Pupils produce work of a good quality. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps. For example, pupils in Year 6 valued a recent workshop on mental health, including managing change. They are encouraged to identify their feelings and to reach out for help when needed. Leaders organise outings, workshops and visits from external speakers, including former pupils. Through this, pupils are taught about different careers. A range of extra-curricular clubs support the curriculum, such as reading and mathematics clubs. Others extend pupils' experiences, such as science in art, journalism, 'mini music' and choir. Leaders emphasise the importance of mutual respect and tolerance through the curriculum and special events. Pupils enjoy initiatives to celebrate the range of cultural heritages within the school, such as international day and a recent, popular Coronation Club.
What the school should improve
- In a few of the foundation subjects, teaching sometimes provides work that does not focus on the most important concepts that pupils need to know. As a result, pupils do not learn all that leaders intend in a few areas of the curriculum, including pupils with SEND. The school should ensure that the work provided to pupils, including those with SEND, helps them to learn the planned curriculum in its intended detail in all subjects.
- In some cases, teaching does not check pupils' understanding of the intended curriculum systematically. As a result, on occasion pupils' misconceptions are not swiftly identified and addressed and they go on to new learning with some gaps or misconceptions. The school should ensure that pupils' understanding of the curriculum is checked systematically and any gaps and misconceptions are addressed swiftly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
99 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Matthew's School, Westminster
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| The Fountain Christian School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Sarah Green
- Phone
- 02075040500
- Address
- 18 Old Pye Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 2DG
- Local authority
- Westminster
- URN
- 101138
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.