Westminster School

It is always a challenge to find a play suited to the strengths of a diverse range of young people. Many different texts must be read, reread, shortlisted and discarded before the right one is found.

"I enjoy this one, but will they connect with it at all?"

Upon reading 12 Angry Men, however, I quickly imagined those words in the mouths of our pupils. Words that, though written 73 years ago, I knew would resonate with them.

The play is an exploration of the nature of truth and perception: how what we perceive as fact will be coloured by our experiences, our expectations and our prejudices.

It would be pleasant to imagine that, at some point in the future, a teacher might pick up this script and consider it for their pupils but think, "It’s well written, but the themes are just so old fashioned. I just can’t see its relevance in the contemporary world."

One can only hope.

Sue Yarrow, Director
12 Angry Men
Fifth Form play
Westminster School, June 2026

Cricket, blue skies, flypasts etc.

Another fine 16+ open day.

For posterity.

We have many portraits: Head Masters (many), priests (more than you'd imagine), politicians, philosophers, painters, poets, pupils.

But, our foundress Queen aside, not many women...yet.

Old Westminsters currently being lined up for our walls include, amongst others, musician Grace Chatto (BB 2004), art historian Katy Hessel (LL 2012), and Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox (RR 1980).

Gold medals, some quality silverware, and the title of National Schools' Champions.

Our J15 coxed four swept to victory on Dorney Lake at the National Schools' Regatta, crossing the line a full five seconds ahead of the rest.

Here's to our champions: Roger (BB), Sergey (LL), Brian (CC), Jonas (RR) and Zech (AHH).

Has Westminster Platform really been going for eight years?

Originally conceived for Year 5 pupils, it has since developed to include Platform+ and Platform Pups, for boys and girls in Year 10 and in Year 2.

Westminster Platform is an academic enrichment programme for young people from London state schools, designed to fuel academic ambition, nourish potential and grow confidence.

Each year, teachers from our partner schools nominate pupils who they think would benefit most from the opportunity, and those pupils then participate in a free one-year programme of Saturday morning English, maths, science, languages and humanities sessions at both Westminster Under School and Westminster School.

For much more information, visit westminsterplatform.org.uk or tap the link in our profile.

"With great power comes great responsibility"
(After Voltaire, Churchill, Spider-man, and a touch of noblesse oblige)

Our 2026-27 Quartet.

Heads of School Jeremy (CC), Jahnvi (RR), Saathana (BB) and Zac (BB).

“It leaves you with memories for life, and an unparalleled cultural curiosity.”

🇬🇧 London ✈️ Fort-de-France 🇲🇶

2026 saw Westminster’s first-ever language exchange with Martinique, furthering the School’s tradition of immersive global partnerships.

To read more, tap the link in our profile.

Westminster maintains a longstanding tradition of international exchanges and partnerships that promote diversity and cultural understanding, including the Munich Exchange (nearing its 60th year), which is central to school life for A Level German pupils, and the Berlin and the Paris Exchanges, which enrich GCSE language studies. The School also runs language expeditions for pupils studying Spanish and Russian, to Andalusia, Cuba, and Georgia, among other places.

Mixed doubles on Vincent Square brought out big hitting and friendly rivalry.

And it turned out to be a good week or so for Rigaud’s: winning the tennis as well as house debating.

(A special mention for Chloe (Sixth Form, RR), who played/argued in both victories…)

Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
to his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia!

From College roof on Ascension morning, the choir sang the words of the great hymnist and Old Westminster, Charles Wesley.

What we lack in rolling hills, scenic walks and pretty tearooms, we make up for with stunning architecture, great transport, and Soho jazz clubs.

London never stops giving.