In 2023, 92% of A-Level results were graded A* or A; 90 Oxbridge offers followed in 2024.
A historic boarding school in central London, placing pupils at top universities
Why this school
In 2023, 92% of A-Level results were graded A* or A; 90 Oxbridge offers followed in 2024.
More than 60 clubs and societies, including CCF, rowing, fencing, and public speaking.
Transitioning to full co-education from 13+ by 2028; a co-educational Pre-Prep opens in 2026.
Westminster School sits immediately beside Westminster Abbey in SW1, occupying one of the most historically significant sites of any school in England. Elizabeth I granted it its royal charter in 1560, though the school’s roots on the site trace back centuries further. Today it operates as a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13 to 18, with around 770 on roll. The school is transitioning to full co-education from 13+ by 2028, and a co-educational Pre-Prep will open in 2026. Fees for full boarding stand at £62,985 per year (2025/26). Day fees for senior pupils are £46,353 per year, with a registration fee of £360 and a deposit of £4,000.
The curriculum follows GCSEs and A-Levels. No IB (International Baccalaureate) or BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) pathway is offered. Westminster is among the most academically selective schools in the country. In 2023, 92% of A-Level results were graded A* or A and 98% of GCSE results came in at grades 9 to 7. In 2024, the school received 90 Oxbridge offers alongside places at Ivy League institutions including Yale and Princeton, and at universities such as LSE and UCL.
Entry to the sixth form at 16+ is open to internal candidates and new joiners. Sixth form day fees are £49,950 per year (2025/26), with boarding at £65,976. The sixth form is fully co-educational and has been so for some years, with a strong track record in competitive university admissions worldwide.
Around 25% of pupils are boarders, accommodated across a network of houses in and around the central London campus. Boarding is structured weekly for many pupils, with weekends giving access to galleries, theatres, and cultural institutions within easy reach. Pastoral oversight sits with house staff. The school has been inspected and accredited by the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) and allocates approximately £1.5 million annually to scholarships and bursaries, including the King’s Scholars programme, which carries its own fee designation.
The school runs more than 60 clubs and societies. Sports include rowing, fencing, rugby, and athletics. Music, drama, and public speaking feature prominently in the co-curricular programme. The CCF (Combined Cadet Force) provides structured leadership and outdoor training, and the DofE (Duke of Edinburgh Award) is available alongside further enrichment activities. London’s concert halls, museums, and debating chambers function as an extended campus for pupils pursuing interests beyond the school grounds.
The school’s buildings occupy a compressed but historically layered site adjacent to the Abbey and within sight of the Houses of Parliament. Space is used with intensity across the urban campus, with specialist provision for music, drama, and science. The SW1 location places pupils at the centre of one of the world’s most significant political and cultural districts.
Westminster School is in central London, SW1. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is approximately 50 minutes by the Piccadilly line or 30–40 minutes by taxi. Gatwick Airport (LGW) is approximately 30–40 minutes by the Gatwick Express to Victoria station, a short journey from the school.
Annual tuition
£65,976 per year · full boarding · Senior · Years 9-13 (13+ and 16+ entry)
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | Years 9-11 (13+ entry) | Day | — | £46,353 |
| Sixth Form | Years 12-13 (16+ entry) | Day | — | £49,950 |
| Senior | Years 9-13 (13+ and 16+ entry) | Full boarding | — | £65,976 |
| Senior | Years 9-11 (13+ entry) | Day | — | £46,353 |
| Sixth Form | Years 12-13 (16+ entry) | Day | — | £49,950 |
Additional fees
Deposit
£4,000
Registration
£360
Heathrow (LHR) ~50 min by Tube; Gatwick (LGW) ~35 min by Gatwick Express to Victoria
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Full boarding fees are £62,985 per year (2025/26). Day fees for senior pupils (Years 9–11) are £46,353 per year, and sixth form day fees are £49,950 per year. All fees are inclusive of VAT. A registration fee of £360 and a deposit of £4,000 apply.
Westminster teaches GCSEs and A-Levels. No IB Diploma, BTEC, or Pre-U pathway is currently offered. The academic programme is selective and oriented towards competitive university entry at Oxbridge, Russell Group, and Ivy League institutions.
The sixth form has been co-educational for some years. The school is transitioning to full co-education from 13+ by 2028, and a new co-educational Pre-Prep is due to open in 2026. Full boarding and day places are available to pupils across the relevant year groups.
Westminster offers full boarding for pupils in Years 9 to 13, with boarding fees of £21,992 per term (£65,976 per year, 2026/27 projection). Around 25% of the school’s 770 pupils are boarders, accommodated in houses on or close to the central London campus.
In 2024, the school received 90 Oxbridge offers. Pupils have gained places at Ivy League universities including Yale and Princeton, as well as at UCL and LSE. The school’s A-Level results in 2023 placed 92% of grades at A* or A.
Westminster allocates approximately £1.5 million per year to scholarships and bursaries. The King’s Scholars programme is a named award with its own fee tier designation for both day and sixth form pupils.
The school is in central London, SW1. Heathrow (LHR) is around 50 minutes by Tube or 30–40 minutes by taxi. Gatwick (LGW) is around 30–40 minutes by the Gatwick Express to Victoria, a short distance from the school.
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