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Dormers Wells High School

Ealing, UB1 3HZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2021
Progress 8
+0.63
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
215 1st-choice / 242 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#346 of 3,141 nationally

About Dormers Wells High School

Dormers Wells High School is a mixed state secondary in Ealing that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. With 1,485 pupils against a capacity of 1,400, the school is operating above its official limit. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 684 applications for 242 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.83, and 215 first-preference applications resulted in 209 offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 31.8%, well above the national average for secondary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This suggests a diverse intake with a higher-than-average level of disadvantage, yet the school’s popularity among local families remains strong, indicating that it is seen as a positive choice within the community.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDormers Wells Lane, Southall, Ealing, UB1 3HZ
HeadteacherRoisin Walsh
Local AuthorityEaling
Number of Pupils1,485
Free School Meals (FSM)31.8%
School Capacity1,485 / 1,400 (106% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
TheatreICT SuiteSixth Form CentreLibraryAstro TurfTennis CourtsGymnasiumScience LabsSports HallSwimming PoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

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Sports

HockeySwimmingRowingCross CountryFootballDanceTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm ClubNewspaperDuke of EdinburghDebate

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dormers Wells High School

Dormers Wells High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.