Villiers High School
96%
Capacity
1,445
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Villiers High School
Villiers High School is a large, mixed secondary in Ealing, currently home to 1,445 pupils against a capacity of 1,500, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 34.8%, which is significantly above the national average for secondary schools and signals a genuinely comprehensive intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 547 applications for 240 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.28, with 170 of those applications coming as first preferences. This level of competition suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, despite the high FSM context. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Christopher Richards. It has a dedicated Sixth Form centre and offers a full range of facilities including a theatre, swimming pool, astro turf, and multiple science labs.
Academically, Villiers is a strong performer. Its Progress 8 score of 0.5 is rated 'Well above average' nationally and exactly matches the Ealing local authority average, placing it 8th out of 16 schools in the borough. The maths Progress 8 score is particularly striking at 1.36, indicating pupils make nearly a year and a half more progress in maths than the national average. Attainment 8 sits at 46.2, and 66.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the value added score is -0.17, classed as 'Below average', with an average points per entry of 32.43 (grade C+). The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 judged it Outstanding overall, with Outstanding leadership and management and an Outstanding sixth form provision, upgrading from its previous Good rating in 2019.
The school offers a broad co-curricular programme with clubs ranging from Debate and Model UN to Coding and Young Enterprise, plus sports including rowing, martial arts, and swimming. SEND provision is extensive, covering nine categories from dyslexia to autistic spectrum disorder and physical disability, though the Parent View data shows no responses from SEND parents specifically. Of the 74 parents who did respond, 91% would recommend the school, with particularly strong agreement that their child is happy (89% agree or strongly agree) and that the school has high expectations (88%). Villiers is a good fit for families who want a large, diverse comprehensive with strong academic momentum, especially in maths, and who are comfortable with a busy, oversubscribed school that serves a genuinely mixed catchment. The lack of a nursery means entry starts at Year 7.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Boyd Avenue, Southall, Ealing, UB1 3BT |
| Headteacher | Christopher Richards |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Number of Pupils | 1,445 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,445 / 1,500 (96% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.50)
506th of 3,141
Nationally
164th of 487
In London
8th of 16
In Ealing
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
39.7
'22/23
35.3
'23/24
32.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2384%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 99 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
14%
Russell Group
15%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)84%
- Employment8%
- Not sustained4%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Ofsted Parent View
74 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed240
547
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
170 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian74.4%
- Mixed3.4%
- White (other)1.9%
- White British1.0%
- Black0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
19
Total schools
17
Oversubscribed
14
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Villiers High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Boyd Avenue, Southall
Ealing, UB1 3BT
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