Westminster Cathedral Choir School

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Address: Ambrosden Avenue

London, SW1P1QH
Phone: 2077989081
Website: choirschool.com

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 101166
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QH
Website: www.choirschool.com
Age range: 4-13
Gender: Boys
Religious character: Roman Catholic
School status: Open
Capacity: 281 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

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School Demographics

Total Pupils: 270

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 14 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 27; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 270 pupils; 4-13

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Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Head’s Welcome describes WCCS as an academically-selective Catholic prep school for about 270 boys aged 4–13 (Reception–Year 8), with 21 boarding choristers joining from Year 4; emphasises academic excellence, music, pastoral care, and preparation for top day and boarding schools; invites private visits.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Drama club (Reception & Year 1) Railway explorers club Robotics club Advanced chess club Coding club Senior chess club Football club (Years 6–8) Playball skills club Science club Foundation chess club Arty Party club Drama club (Years 2 & 3) Chess club (Years 4–5) Rugby skills club Interview club (Years 5–8) Football & sports club (Reception) Lego club Greek myths and legends club Karate club (Years 2–3) Spanish club (Years 2–3) Fencing club (Years 4–8) Art club (Years 4–8) Drama club (Years 4–8) Story and illustration club Creative club Community club (Years 4–5) Airfix club (Years 6–8) Junior debating club (Years 4–5) Senior debating club (Years 6–8) Football club (Year 4) Football club (Year 5)

Sports

Football Rugby Cricket Swimming Tennis Cross-country Judo Handball Athletics Fencing

Facilities

Two large, secure, all-purpose playgrounds Battersea Park playing fields Vincent Square playing fields Queen Mother Sports Centre in Pimlico

Curriculum Highlights

Three Cs: curriculum, canon and character Modern liberal arts education (Years 3–8) with knowledge integrated across subjects Year-by-year centring on historical periods (ancient, medieval, modern) Memorisation of great poetry and literary works as part of English education Structured emphasis on grammar, logic and rhetoric as the basis of thinking

Admissions Criteria

Admissions cover 4+ Reception, 7+ and 8+ entries. 4+ admissions involve registration, assessment, and a deposit of £2,000 (refundable on departure), with siblings given priority. 7+ and 8+ entries require academic assessments, with chorister auditions after joining a Zoom/visit process. The 7+/8+ registration deadline for 2027 places is 1 December 2026. Private visits can be booked via the Registrar.

Financial Information

Fees for the academic year 2025/26 (termly in advance, VAT inclusive): Day boys – £8,880 (Reception–Year 3); £10,110 (Years 4–8); Choristers (boarders) – £4,280 (Years 4–8).