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William Ellis School
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN, Camden
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.3 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
817
Capacity
895
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 71% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2 places it in the top 38% nationally, and a strong 79% of pupils enter the EBacc. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.2 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 79% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
Parent View (96 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
77%
School keeps me informed
74%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.2%
Black African14.0%
Asian Bangladeshi13.3%
White Other11.1%
Other7.6%
Mixed Other7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
White Irish1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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51.55875, -0.15111 · NW5 1RN
School details
Local authorityCamden
RegionLondon
URN100056
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is William Ellis School rated by Ofsted?
William Ellis School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is William Ellis School a good school?
William Ellis School scores 64.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about William Ellis School?
Based on 96 Ofsted Parent View responses, William Ellis School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at William Ellis School in GCSEs?
William Ellis School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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