William Ellis School
About William Ellis School
William Ellis School, a boys’ secondary in Camden, posts a Progress 8 score of -0.17, which is notably better than the local authority average of -0.32 for the same school type. That gap of 0.15 places it above the typical Camden state secondary, though the score itself still falls below the national average of zero. The school ranks 5th out of 12 schools in the borough on this measure, putting it in the top half locally. Its Attainment 8 score sits at 48.8, and just over half of pupils (54.5%) achieve a grade 5 or above in English and maths, with 72.4% hitting the grade 4 baseline. The school’s EBacc entry rate is high at 77.2%, and 41.5% of pupils enter the EBacc with a grade 4 or above. These figures suggest a school that is performing above the Camden average but still has room to improve relative to national benchmarks.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 96 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:15
Source: williamellis.camden.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About William Ellis 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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications