Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
London, W5 2JX · Ealing · secondary school
Check the area around this school
2nd of 17 secondary schools in Ealing we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 886 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 75.6 · 93 | 30% | 2.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.4 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.4 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 64.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.4 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can access instrumental tuition and sit ABRSM exams. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,089 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in preparing for ABRSM exams? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the breakfast club integrate with the start of the school day?
What Ofsted said about Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
Overview
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ for overall effectiveness, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management. The report describes a school where leaders have ‘very high expectations’ and pupils are ‘self-reliant learners’ who ‘enjoy school’. While behaviour is rated ‘Good’, the school is praised for its ambitious curriculum and effective support for all pupils.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a ‘unique curriculum that is broad, balanced and ambitious’, with some subjects ‘exceeding national curriculum expectations’.
- Subject leaders break learning into ‘small steps’ so that ‘all pupils, including pupils with SEND, can achieve highly’.
- Staff provide ‘excellent support for pupils with SEND’, ensuring no pupils fall behind in reading or other areas.
- Pupils benefit from ‘high quality and wide ranging’ extra-curricular activities, including sports, choirs, and charity fundraising.
- Leaders are ‘approachable’ and actively work to reduce teacher workload, resulting in ‘high levels of professional satisfaction’ among staff.
Areas to improve
- Leaders are taking action to support a ‘small number of pupils’ who ‘struggle to act respectfully towards their peers’, which other pupils find ‘unpleasant’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with experienced leaders maintaining ‘strong professional relationships with local agencies’ and ensuring staff know how to identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67.0 |
| 2024/25 | 64.4 |
| 2025/26 | 62.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of W5 2JX, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT