SchoolScoresSoho Parish CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
23 Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7LF
020 7432 7320 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Westminster comparisons use the 14 of its 33 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 99% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Westminster figures pool parents at the Westminster schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
19 pupils in this year group.
53% — 19 points below the Westminster average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westminster. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 7 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 16 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.5% | 41.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.5% | 56.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 31st lowest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 6.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 31.3% | 19.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.6 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 32 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 1% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 18.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 33rd highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.1 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 32 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.0% | 31.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- All Souls CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Fountain Christian School 0.9 miles · Independent
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's School, Westminster 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- City Junior School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St George the Martyr CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Netley Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Soho Parish CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Soho Parish CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Soho Parish CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Soho Parish CofE Primary School?
100% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Soho Parish CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Soho Parish CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put Soho Parish CofE Primary School as their first choice for 7 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101131.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.