Westminster School

London, United Kingdom

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1560

  • £ 15.1K-15.4K

    • British

School History & Details

Westminster School was founded back in 1560.  Latin and Greek were the primary subjects included in the curriculum up to the 19th century, and they were all taught at school.Westminster boys officially attend their first coronation in 1685. The Scholars move into the new dormitory that Lord Burlington designed in 1731. Girls first joined the school as full members in 1973. In honour of the 450th anniversary of the Royal Charter's issuance, Queen Elizabeth II visits the school and dedicates a statue of Queen Elizabeth I created by artist Matthew Spender. 

    School Values

  • Empathy
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Westminster School values a formal education in which they are urged to cultivate a passion for learning and a desire to discover the truth through evidence, informed discussion, and a healthy scepticism. Developing a culture that combines ambition with empathy, compassion, and integrity so that each person, with all of their unique passions, can grow successfully and happily in an atmosphere of respect for one another and physical, mental, and spiritual welfare. They are helping students to develop complete spectrum of skills and acquire resilience, confidence, and understanding as fully formed human beings through the arts, sport, spiritual exploration, and service. We should embrace opportunities to be creative and collaborative.

School Achievements

Achievements

Westminster School is one of the leading school of the United Kingdom. The school is also one of the oldest in the nation. The school till date has produced many Nobel Laureates 
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Westminster School students are all doing well in various non-academic activities. The school has participated in various championships and events and has brought laurels for the school. 
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Westminster School Alumni are as follows: 1. Richard Hackluyt: Writer 2. Ben Jonson: Poet 3. Robert Hooke: Scientist 4. Edward Gibbon: Historian 

School Information

A number of the buildings at Westminster School stand out for their quality, age, and history. The school is situated in the centre of the Westminster Abbey, St. Margaret's. One of the oldest and bes...View moreView Less

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Westminster School 17A Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PB

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Art & Design
  • Science
  • English
  • Foreign Languages
  • Music

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