How many pupils does The Westminster School have?

The Westminster School has 272 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Westminster School's Ofsted rating?

The Westminster School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does The Westminster School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Westminster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Westminster School?

The Westminster School is located at Hawes Lane, Sandwell, Sandwell, B65 9AL.

The Westminster School

Hawes Lane, Sandwell, Sandwell, B65 9AL

Good

Inspected 2 July 2024

Good

Ofsted

KS2 expected

7–19

Ages

272

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About The Westminster School

The Westminster School is a community special school in Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 7–19. It has 272 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 61.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 7–19
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 272
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 July 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

61.1%

Free school meals

10.1%

EAL

99.3%

SEN support

0.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.4%

Overall absence

31.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

7.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

54.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

£46,894

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,331 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

4.1% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: Hawes Lane, Sandwell, Sandwell, B65 9AL
Phone: 01215616884
Headteacher: Oliver Flowers
Website: www.thewestminsterschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Westminster School?: The Westminster School is a community special school in Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 7–19.
How many pupils does The Westminster School have?: The Westminster School has 272 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Westminster School's Ofsted rating?: The Westminster School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).
How does The Westminster School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at The Westminster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Westminster School?: The Westminster School is located at Hawes Lane, Sandwell, Sandwell, B65 9AL.

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