What ages does Westminster Cathedral Choir School teach?

Westminster Cathedral Choir School teaches children aged 4 to 13. It is an independent school in London.

Who is the headteacher of Westminster Cathedral Choir School?

The headteacher of Westminster Cathedral Choir School is Mr Neil McLaughlan, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Westminster Cathedral Choir School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Westminster Cathedral Choir School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Westminster Cathedral Choir School?

Westminster Cathedral Choir School has 266 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 13.

Is Westminster Cathedral Choir School full?

Westminster Cathedral Choir School has capacity for 281 pupils and 266 on roll (95%), so it is close to full. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Westminster Cathedral Choir School a faith school?

Yes. Westminster Cathedral Choir School is designated Roman Catholic.

Is Westminster Cathedral Choir School a selective school?

Yes. Westminster Cathedral Choir School is recorded as Selective in the schools register, so entry involves selection.

Does Westminster Cathedral Choir School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Westminster Cathedral Choir School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Westminster Cathedral Choir School

Westminster Cathedral Choir School

Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QH

Phase: Independent schools
School type: Other independent school
Ages: 4 to 13
Gender: Boys
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Headteacher: Mr Neil McLaughlan
Admissions policy: Selective
Boarding: Boarding school
Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 281
Pupils on roll: 266
URN: 101166
Local authority: Westminster
Website: School website
Telephone: 02077989081

About this school

Westminster Cathedral Choir School is a Roman Catholic boys' independent school in London. It teaches children aged 4 to 13 and has 266 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Westminster Cathedral Choir School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Westminster Cathedral Choir School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in January 1956, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Trends over time

How Westminster Cathedral Choir School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	276
2023/24	270
2024/25	280

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
Pupils with an EHC plan: 0
Pupils on SEN support: 17

Location

Nearby schools

Eaton Square Prep School
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0.3 miles
Westminster Under School
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0.4 miles
Westminster Abbey Choir School
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0.5 miles
Fairley House School
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0.5 miles
Westminster School
Independent schools · London

0.5 miles

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Common questions

What ages does Westminster Cathedral Choir School teach?: Westminster Cathedral Choir School teaches children aged 4 to 13. It is an independent school in London.
Who is the headteacher of Westminster Cathedral Choir School?: The headteacher of Westminster Cathedral Choir School is Mr Neil McLaughlan, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Westminster Cathedral Choir School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Westminster Cathedral Choir School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Westminster Cathedral Choir School?: Westminster Cathedral Choir School has 266 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 13.
Is Westminster Cathedral Choir School full?: Westminster Cathedral Choir School has capacity for 281 pupils and 266 on roll (95%), so it is close to full. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Westminster Cathedral Choir School a faith school?: Yes. Westminster Cathedral Choir School is designated Roman Catholic.
Is Westminster Cathedral Choir School a selective school?: Yes. Westminster Cathedral Choir School is recorded as Selective in the schools register, so entry involves selection.
Does Westminster Cathedral Choir School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Westminster Cathedral Choir School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.