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A progressive school on an ancient site in the heart of the world's most vibrant city. Westminster School’s reputation as one of the world’s foremost centres of academic excellence is built upon our pupils’ genuine enjoyment of open-minded enquiry, rigorous discussion and the search for explanation well beyond any examination syllabus.
Westminster School is a public school in Westminster, London, England, in the precincts of Westminster Abbey. It descends from a charity school founded by Westminster Benedictines before the Norman Conquest , as documented by the Croyland Chronicle and a charter of King Offa .
Home · Admissions. Each year Westminster School offers Lower School (Years 9 to 11) places to boys at 13+ entry and Upper School (Years 12 and 13) places to boys and girls at 16+ entry, while Westminster Under School admits boys at the 7+, 8+ and 11+ entry points.
Home · About Westminster. Welcome to Westminster, a leading academic school in the centre of London. A passionate, purposeful and progressive place to study, our pupils discover a deep love for learning and respect for the tradition of scholarship, as well as an openness to fresh ideas and innovative ways of thinking.
Information regarding 7+, 8+ and 11+ entry can be found on the Under School’s website. It is important to note that those applying for 11+ entry to Westminster Under School cannot, at the same time, apply for 13+ entry to Westminster School.
The School has different fees for 13+ and 16+ pupils. For details of these fees, please refer to the tabs below. We encourage parents to read all of the information we have provided, for the relevant points of entry, as there are additional payments required by the School that applicants should be aware of before beginning the registration process.
Westminster is an ancient school in the heart of London, the only one still to occupy its original site, immediately next to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
The School has a programme of bursary support that provides approximately £1.7m each year to pupils at both the Under School and Great School. This allows pupils of exceptional talent and promise to benefit from a high-quality education regardless of their background or financial position.
Westminster School is an English independent day and boarding school for boys aged from 12 to 19, located within the precincts of Westminster Abbey. It educates around 750 pupils and has origins that date back to before the 12th century.
Geographically, Westminster School is the only boarding school in central London, enjoying a location within walking distance of Westminster Abbey. Those educated at Westminster include the philosopher John Locke, the UK’s current Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and seven former British Prime Ministers.
