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Education

Find out about the schools offer in Westminster.

City of Westminster Schools – your child’s future starts today

Find out what makes City of Westminster schools great.

School term and holiday dates

The recommended school terms and holiday dates for nursery, primary and secondary schools in Westminster.

School attendance

Information about lateness, part-time work, sickness and absence.

School admissions

Find out how to apply for primary and secondary school places.

Free school meals

Find out how to apply for free school meals for children that attend school in Westminster.

School uniform grant scheme

Information about the uniform grant an how to get the grant for your child.

Special educational and additional needs

How we support our schools to provide mainstream education to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Digital Futures – tackling digital exclusion

Find out how to donate laptops to help children and young people access education during the pandemic.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Find out about teaching in Westminster.

How to become a school governor

Find out about becoming a school governor.

Schools Forum

A compilation of documents from City of Westminster Schools Forum.

Find a school in Westminster

Information about primary, secondary, independent and special needs schools in Westminster and across England.

Think Trauma Awards

The Think Trauma Awards recognise schools who have implemented trauma informed approaches to pupil relationships and behaviour.

Elective home education

Educating your child at home

Children missing education (CME)

Find out how we work to support children who are missing education

Children in employment and entertainment

A child under the age of 16 will need a performance licence from the council, before they can perform.

Suspensions and permanent exclusions

Find out what action a school needs to take if a child is suspended or permanently excluded from school.

Decision to amalgamate St Stephen’s and St Mary Magdalene's Church of England Primary Schools

More about the decision to amalgamate the two schools, what happens next, and the appeal process.

Schools' Clean Air Fund

The £1.1million fund is available to help tackle air quality and pollution around schools in Westminster.

Find a school

Find Westminster's local schools and their contact information