Pimlico Primary is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Pimlico Primary currently has around 374 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 28.3%. african pupils make up about 16.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT |
| Website: | http://www.pimlicoprimary.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02078021909 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westminster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Anna-Maria O'Toole |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139898 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 374 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 191 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.8% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 28.30% | 106 |
| African | 16.30% | 61 |
| Bangladeshi | 9.60% | 36 |
| Other White | 8.30% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 8.30% | 31 |
| White British | 5.60% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 3.70% | 14 |
| Chinese | 3.50% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 3.50% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico Primary Lupus Street , Westminster SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Gardens Primary Academy Ranelagh Road , Pimlico SW1V 3EU | - not rated | 193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Gardens Community Primary School Ranelagh Road , Pimlico SW1V 3EU | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | - not rated | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Churchill Gardens Road , SW1V 3AG | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 734 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | - not rated | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Gardens Language Unit Ranelagh Road , SW1V 3EU | - not rated | 193 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , London SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Childrens' Hospital School Vincent Square , SW1P 2NS | - not rated | 519 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Square Prep School 55-57 Eccleston Square , London SW1V 1PH | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.