William Perkin Church of England High School
Greenford, UB6 8PR · Ealing · secondary school
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3rd 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 — 9.8/10 against 835 of them, against 9.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 74.1 · 93 | 46% | 4.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.87 · 96 | 38% | 3.67 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.8 · 93 | 15% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Perkin Church of England High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 62.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.87 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the William Perkin Big Orchestra and the whole school choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,450 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,401. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are orchestra and choir rehearsals scheduled alongside core lessons?
What Ofsted said about William Perkin Church of England High School
Overview
The report describes a school providing “excellent academic and pastoral care” where leaders maintain “high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.” Pupils are characterised as developing into “well-rounded human beings” with a strong sense of pride and agency. The inspection highlights an “ambitious” curriculum and “rigorous” sixth-form provision that thoroughly prepares students for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve exceptionally well” across a range of subjects, supported by teachers who use “specialist subject knowledge skilfully.”
- There is an “exceptional programme for wider personal development” underpinned by the school’s ethos, including the ‘10:10 ethic’ and motto ‘Life in all its fullness’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “appropriately identified and well supported,” with staff adapting resources to ensure access to learning.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are “rooted in mutual respect,” contributing to high attendance and a culture where pupils feel happy and safe.
- A “comprehensive careers programme” prioritises disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, utilising a growing database of local employers and alumni.
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 | 59.0 |
| 2024/25 | 62.5 |
| 2025/26 | 60.8 |
| 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
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