The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 127 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 817
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 52.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Ms Izzy Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRhyl Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Haverstock School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Fine Arts College
Independent · 1.6km away
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Primary · 1.7km away
The Camden School for Girls
Secondary · 1.8km away
Sarum Hall School
Independent · 1.8km away
Hawley Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hereward House School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is William Ellis School a selective school?
No. William Ellis School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is William Ellis School's Ofsted rating?
William Ellis School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Ellis School?
William Ellis School currently has 817 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Ellis School take?
William Ellis School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is William Ellis School?
William Ellis School is in London, NW5 1RN, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Ellis School have a sixth form?
Yes, William Ellis School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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