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William Ellis School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onLondon, NW5 1RN

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

904

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Attainment 8

48.2

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Camden

#1,185 of 3,216 nationally

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William Ellis School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

William Ellis School is a voluntary aided school in London, Camden, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 817 pupils on roll, of whom 57% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2, placing the school #5 in Camden and #1,185 of 3,216 nationally. 52.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 30 A-level subjects. 38.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.28 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

52.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.1%

Entering EBacc79.40%

EBacc APS4.66

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77.20%

EBacc APS4.7

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS4.78

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS5.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS4.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69%

EBacc APS4.2

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.0%

Achieving A*–A15.6%

Achieving A*–B38.7%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate85.7%

A-level subjects offered30

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 October 2024

Inspection Report

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18 May 2022

Inspection Report

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28 February 2017

Inspection Report

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24 October 2012

Inspection Report

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24 November 2011

Inspection Report

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04 November 2010

Inspection Report

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23 March 2010

Inspection Report

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05 February 2009

Inspection Report

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26 March 2008

Inspection Report

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08 March 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-05-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-02-28

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-10-24

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(17 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 817 pupils. During this period, there were 24 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	817	24	2.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	824	48	5.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	869	46	5.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	879	38	4.3%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	895	45	5.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	887	37	4.2%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	904	21	2.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	914	29	3.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	882	30	3.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	891	31	3.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	912	30	3.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	852	15	1.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	853	5	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	857	30	3.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	844	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	844	15	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	852	51	6.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	838	14	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	836	20	2.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	846	34	4.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	815	14	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	826	21	2.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	838	17	2.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	801	26	3.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	805	34	4.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	813	17	2.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 52 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 35 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree41%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree33%

agree40%

disagree22%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree24%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree30%

disagree15%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree32%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree47%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree39%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree27%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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The Camden School for Girls

Parliament Hill School

Acland Burghley School

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

The UCL Academy

Regent High School