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Ada Lovelace Church of England High School

Ealing, W5 2JXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+1.40
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
301 1st-choice / 204 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#12 of 3,141 nationally

About Ada Lovelace Church of England High School

Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is one of the most sought-after secondaries in Ealing, and the numbers make it clear why. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 1,150 applications for just 204 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.64. Of those, 301 families put it as their first preference, and 169 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand is a strong signal from local parents, and it aligns with the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, where it was rated Outstanding overall. The inspection report awarded top marks for quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management, while behaviour and attitudes were rated Good. The school is led by headteacher Keir Smith and has a Church of England character, though it is open to pupils of all faiths and none. With 1,051 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,330, there is still some room to grow, but competition for places is fierce.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPark View Road, London, Ealing, W5 2JX
HeadteacherKeir Smith
Local AuthorityEaling
Number of Pupils1,051
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity1,051 / 1,330 (79% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Playing FieldsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsSports HallICT SuiteTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreScience LabsAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RugbyFootballNetballRowingTennisHockey

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningFilm ClubDramaScience ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Source: adalovelace.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ada Lovelace Church of England High School

Ada Lovelace Church of England High School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.