The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.4
20.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
78%
35.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 23%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Trust
- TWYFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Keir Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Park View Road, Ealing, London, W5 2JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLa Chouette School
Independent · 695m away
Durston House School
Independent · 971m away
The Japanese School
Independent · 1.1km away
Ealing Independent College
Independent · 1.3km away
Clifton Lodge School
Independent · 1.3km away
Twyford Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Greek Primary School of London
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ada Lovelace Church of England High School a selective school?
No. Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ada Lovelace Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ada Lovelace Church of England High School?
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School currently has 1,051 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ada Lovelace Church of England High School take?
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ada Lovelace Church of England High School?
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is in London, W5 2JX, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ada Lovelace Church of England High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ada Lovelace Church of England High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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