The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
62.5
18.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 194 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 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
- 1,396
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 25.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Trust
- TWYFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Amy Newman (Associate Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOldfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 407m away
Coston Primary School
Primary · 407m away
Selborne Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Stanhope Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ravenor Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is William Perkin Church of England High School a selective school?
No. William Perkin Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is William Perkin Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
William Perkin Church of England High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Perkin Church of England High School?
William Perkin Church of England High School currently has 1,396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Perkin Church of England High School take?
William Perkin Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is William Perkin Church of England High School?
William Perkin Church of England High School is in Greenford, UB6 8PR, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Perkin Church of England High School have a sixth form?
Yes, William Perkin 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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