Morpeth Terrace, Westminster, London SW1P 1EP
10 reasons to choose St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Westminster
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Westminster has a Schoolsmith Score® of 67. It is one of the best state primary schools in Westminster and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Westminster is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a Roman Catholic voluntary aided faith school. Though Ofsted no longer makes an an overall effectiveness judgement, its graded judgements imply a Good rating for the school in its last (2025) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Westminster has one class per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Westminster ranks in the top 30% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, the school achieves above average scores for pupil progress.
The St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Westminster curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality and also includes PSHE, Spanish. It is subject based, organised by themes, and includes some cross-curricular projects. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for music and sport.
Sport at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Westminster
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Westminster
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 8.55am to 3.30pm. Breakfast club from 8.00am and after school clubs may extend the day to 4.30pm.
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