SecondaryData as of May 2026

William Perkin Church of England High School

Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, UB6 8PR

Free schools · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

May 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

62.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

62.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

50.5%

Basics 9-5

69.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

62.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	56.9	46.4
2023/24	59.0	46.4
2024/25	62.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.83	0.00
2023/24	+0.87	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

87.3%

EBacc APS

6.07

EBacc 9-5

58.4%

EBacc 9-4

74.1%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

38.28

A*-A Grades

32.2%

A*-B Grades

62.6%

AAB+ %

21.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 188 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

1.37 km away · Voluntary aided school

Outstanding

Brentside High School

1.37 km away · Foundation school

Good

Belvue School

1.41 km away · Community special school

Good

Greenford High School

1.58 km away · Foundation school

Good

Alec Reed Academy

2.4 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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About William Perkin Church of England High School

William Perkin Church of England High School is a secondary school in Greenford, Ealing. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 58 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.4. The school has around 1,396 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, UB6 8PR | More schools in Ealing

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for William Perkin Church of England High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2025 — Outstanding
Jun 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about William Perkin Church of England High School

What is William Perkin Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?

William Perkin Church of England High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about William Perkin Church of England High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 58 responses): 97% of parents would recommend William Perkin Church of England High School.

What are William Perkin Church of England High School's latest exam results?

William Perkin Church of England High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is William Perkin Church of England High School located?

William Perkin Church of England High School is a secondary school in Greenford, Ealing (UB6 8PR).

How many pupils attend William Perkin Church of England High School?

William Perkin Church of England High School has around 1,396 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare William Perkin Church of England High School with other schools?

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