The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
London, W3 0HW · Ealing · secondary school
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6th of 17 secondary schools in Ealing we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 640 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. 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 | 64.3 · 86 | 30% | 2.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.97 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.6 · 90 | 10% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2025. In 2024/25, 65.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.97 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Duke of Edinburgh Award, Jack Petchey, Drawing, Manga, Comic Books, Printing, Textiles, and Animation clubs. Sports include Netball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Badminton, Fitness, Athletics, Rounders, and Cricket. Arts and music cover Drama and Musical Performances. Trips include day visits to London venues such as the National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery, Tate Britain, and Saatchi gallery, plus residential trips in England and abroad. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,315 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,480. 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.
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What Ofsted said about The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since its previous outstanding judgement. The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and an “inclusive ethos” that empower pupils to excel, despite significant challenges posed by building works related to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one.
Strengths
- Pupils receive an “excellent education” with “exceptionally high” outcomes, including in the sixth form, driven by a curriculum focused on “intellectual curiosity”.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and deliver “exceptional learning” through logically sequenced content that allows pupils to embed and build on key concepts.
- The school is highly inclusive; pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “quickly identified” and supported effectively within the mainstream classroom.
- A rich personal development programme provides “valuable life experiences” through enrichment opportunities, ensuring pupils are “extremely well” prepared for future pathways.
- Leaders and governors have “responded exceptionally well” to the operational challenges caused by RAAC detection and subsequent building work.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.1 |
| 2024/25 | 56.5 |
| 2025/26 | 58.6 |
| 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
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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
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