School profile Verified 18 August 2026

Westminster Private schools

Southbank International School Westminster

63-65 Portland Place, London, W1B 1QR

Southbank International School Westminster is a private secondary-stage school in Westminster, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

An International Baccalaureate journey gives Southbank International School Westminster its distinctive shape. The Middle Years Programme runs from ages 11 to 16, followed by the Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18 at Conway Street and Cleveland Street. The group is also introducing the IB Career-related Programme with Savannah College of Art and Design, adding an applied route alongside the Diploma.

The Westminster community brings together pupils from 70 nationalities, with more than 20 languages taught across the programme. Small classes and a substantial extra-curricular offer accompany an approach centred on critical thinking, curiosity and solving complex problems. The result is an internationally minded secondary and sixth-form education with a clear academic framework.

This record belongs to the Westminster provision within Southbank's wider organisation, rather than to its Hampstead or Kensington campuses. The three Westminster locations are Portland Place, Conway Street and Cleveland Street; the registered age range is 11 to 18, with no boarding and a sixth form. Keeping those campus boundaries clear helps explain how the IB stages fit together.

Entry is non-selective and rolling, subject to availability. Applications are considered by the admissions committee after the required references and application fee are received. An applicant may be offered an available place or added to the waiting list, so timing and capacity remain part of the admissions picture.

Key points

Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
Sixth form
Sixth form available.

School details

Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-18
Interim Principal
Principal Angela Liu
Pupil roll
456 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
63-65 Portland Place, London, Greater London
Postcode
W1B 1QR

School leadership

Interim Principal
Principal Angela Liu

School contact

School phone
02072433803

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02072433803

Admissions

Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£15,400 per term including VAT for Grades 6-10
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Inspection

Standards met

Latest inspection: 18 November 2025

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 18 November 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Southbank International School Westminster handle admissions?

Southbank International School Westminster handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Southbank International School Westminster?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Southbank International School Westminster?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Southbank International School Westminster?

Southbank International School Westminster is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 18 November 2025.