Ages 
A gentler experience than some of the competition. Some even go so far as to say that ‘the vibe is chillaxed’. Maybe, but only if your son is the right kind of boy; the kind whose act of rebellion is playing chess on the back seat of the bus without wearing a seatbelt.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 279 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- £32,529 - £33,339 pa
- Local authority
- Westminster City Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Master
Kate Jefferson
Since 2021, Mrs Kate Jefferson MA, LLM, PGCE (Primary), NPQH. Previous experience has been in the maintained sector most recently as head of Millbank Academy (Primary) and Pimlico Primary (both part of the Future Academies multi academy trust, one
Entrance
Currently three entry points at 7+ (22 places), 8+ (22 places) and 11+ (28 places). Fierce competition at every stage. More than ten applicants compete for each place (at 11+ it’s more like 17).
The school is looking for the real deal. Candidates
- Open days
- September
Exit
Although the vast majority do continue through to senior school entry is by no means guaranteed. A handful (rarely more than eight) leave to go elsewhere, mainly to Eton, very occasionally to other schools (including The Perse School and City of
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review (Older) boys who travel to or from school without parents are permitted to bring mobile phones to school. When arriving at school, boys are encouraged to send their parents a text to say that they have arrived safely. They will then be required to turn off their mobile phone (that is powered off rather than screen off) and put their phone into their locker until the end of the school day. Boys may turn their phones on as they are leaving and again, we encourage them to send parents a text to say that they are on their way.
Pupils
Money matters
Bursary provision increasing as more potential candidates are being identified through the Platform Pups programme. The school works with local state primaries to identify bright children who would benefit from their Saturday morning stretching and
- Fee information
- £32,529 - £33,339 pa
Our view
Arguably the most academic prep in the country, WUS is a traditional school, complete with shorts, grey V-neck pullovers and long socks. Despite sending the majority of their pupils to Westminster School and sharing their governing body and some
The last word
A gentler experience than some of the competition. Some even go so far as to say that ‘the vibe is chillaxed’. Maybe, but only if your son is the right kind of boy; the kind whose act of rebellion is playing chess on the back seat of the bus without
