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William Ellis School

Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN

Voluntary aided school
Boys
Pupils
817
Ages
11-18
FSM
52.4%
Attainment 8
48.1
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.3%
Basics 9-5
52.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
79.4%
EBacc APS
4.65
EBacc 9-5
32.0%
EBacc 9-4
43.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.78
A*-A Grades
15.6%
A*-B Grades
38.7%
AAB+ %
10.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 156 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About William Ellis School

William Ellis School is a secondary school in London, Camden. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. The school has around 817 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN | More schools in Camden

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for William Ellis School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. May 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Feb 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about William Ellis School

What is William Ellis School's Ofsted rating?
William Ellis School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are William Ellis School's latest exam results?
William Ellis School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is William Ellis School located?
William Ellis School is a secondary school in London, Camden (NW5 1RN).
How many pupils attend William Ellis School?
William Ellis School has around 817 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare William Ellis School with other schools?
View William Ellis School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Camden.