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The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Queen's Drive, Acton, London, W3 0HW, Ealing
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,290
Capacity
1,480
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.5, placing it in the top 12% nationally. A commendable 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 65% reach grade 5 or higher, reflecting a solid foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 82% recommending the school, though it may be worth considering the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 45%.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 56.5 | Top 12% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 65% | Top 12% 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%. | 45% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Parent View (110 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
86%
Good range of subjects
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
My child makes good progress
81%
School keeps me informed
77%
Behaviour is good
77%
School has high expectations
76%
Progress is communicated
74%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
Other33.6%
Black African13.2%
White Other9.6%
White British7.8%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
Asian Other5.3%
Asian Indian5.2%
Mixed Other4.9%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Location
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51.51690, -0.28790 · W3 0HW
School details
Local authorityEaling
RegionLondon
URN101941
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2019.
Is The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls a good school?
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?
Based on 110 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in GCSEs?
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.5. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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