The Grey Coat Hospital

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Greycoat Place, London, SW1P 2DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Grey Coat Hospital is a secondary school in Westminster for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 85 schools in Westminster. It ranks 1st of 11 secondary schools in Westminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 October 2022, report published 20 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2022

Leaders have filled the school with a culture of high aspirations. They have established a strong sense of collective identity within which pupils are encouraged to be themselves. Leaders are successful in developing pupils' character. They encourage their inquisitiveness, resilience, independence, humility and kindness. Pupils strive to demonstrate these values. Pupils' behaviour is composed and mature. Pupils are safe. Bullying is not tolerated. If it happens, leaders and teachers ensure it stops. Leaders' expectations are consistently high for all pupils. Teachers support all pupils effectively to learn the curriculum. In class, pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are very positive. They support each other to try hard, be independent and take calculated risks. Pupils appreciate the unique range of extra-curricular activities that leaders organise. These include football, choirs and charity fundraising week. Pupils also have access to careers advice and take part in volunteering and visits abroad. Leaders ensure that all pupils have an equal opportunity to take part in all that the school has to offer.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

166 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score66.6

66.6, 20.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths78.9%

78.9%, 33.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths92.2%

92.2%, 27.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc90.4%

90.4%, 49.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.39

6.39, 2.3 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

140 students

Average point score per A level entry42.06

42.06, 7.06 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,167 pupils on roll, with places for 1,082

Eligible for free school meals26.3%

26.3%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.4%

22.4%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.5%

10.5%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Grey Coat Hospital

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Westminster City School0.2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 52.1
Harris Westminster Sixth Form0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Westminster Under School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Westminster School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 48.6
Pimlico Academy0.6 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 54.2

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE GREY COAT HOSPITAL
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Susanne Staab
Address
Greycoat Place, London, SW1P 2DY
Local authority
Westminster
URN
138313

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.