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Westminster Abbey Choir School

Boys
Church of England
Year 4 - Year 8 (Ages 8-13)
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Westminster Abbey Choir School is a boarding preparatory school for boys aged 8 to 13, located in Dean's Yard, central London, adjacent to Westminster Abbey. Founded around 1560, it is the sole remaining choir school in the UK exclusively educating choristers. The school claims to focus on a balanced education within a Christian environment, integrating rigorous musical training with a broad academic curriculum. It educates approximately 30 boys, preparing them for secondary education and fostering spiritual, moral, and academic development.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding

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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-52.0%

Westminster Abbey Choir School's fees are 52.0% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-56.2%

Westminster Abbey Choir School's fees are 56.2% lower than the county average.

Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Chorister
Founded:1560
Gender Mix:Boys only
Boarder Mix:Approx. 100.0% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 30 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:1137090
Associations:
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested bursaries are available for families for whom the school fees would be an impossible burden, ensuring musically talented boys are not denied a place due to financial grounds. A trust fund provides additional bursaries for needy families.
Sports Facilities:
Astroturf Pitch
Badminton Court
Basketball Court
Cricket Grounds
Football Pitch
Hockey Pitch
Playing Fields
Table Tennis
Tennis Court
Volleyball Court
Other Facilities:
Chapel
Music Studio

Contact Information

Address

Westminster Abbey Choir School, Dean's Yard, London, Greater London, SW1P 3NY

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General Enquiries

020 7654 4918

Admissions

020 7654 4918