William Perkin Church of England High School
96%
Capacity
1,396
Pupils
5.2x
Demand
About William Perkin Church of England High School
William Perkin Church of England High School sits within Ealing, a London borough with a strong cluster of high-performing state secondaries. Among the 17 schools of its type in the local authority, it ranks 5th by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top tier. Its closest peers in the rankings are all Church of England schools too: Ada Lovelace, Ealing Fields, and Twyford. The school is heavily oversubscribed — for 200 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 1,035 applications, with 350 families putting it as their first preference. That kind of demand reflects a reputation that extends beyond its immediate catchment. The headteacher is Amy Newman, and the school operates as a mixed, state-funded secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a Church of England religious character.
Academically, the school delivers results that sit well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.87 is significantly higher than the Ealing LA average of 0.5, and is banded as 'well above average' nationally. Attainment 8 sits at 59, and 82.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also pushes a strong academic breadth: 85.7% of pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, and 69.4% achieved it at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the school’s value-added score of 0.12 is rated 'above average', with pupils averaging a B- grade per entry. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025, inspectors awarded Outstanding across every graded category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The previous inspection in 2015 had also rated the school Outstanding overall.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, chapel, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. It offers a broad range of sports from rowing to gymnastics, and clubs including Model UN, Debate, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. SEND provision is extensive, covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, among others. Parent View responses from 58 families in the 2024/25 period were overwhelmingly positive: 97% would recommend the school, and 96% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. However, SEND support drew a more mixed response — 41% agreed and 35% strongly agreed, but 24% disagreed. Given its oversubscription and strong local standing, this school will suit families who prioritise high academic expectations, a Christian ethos, and a wide co-curricular offer, but it is worth noting the intense competition for places.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Ealing, UB6 8PR |
| Headteacher | Amy Newman |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Number of Pupils | 1,396 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.1% |
| School Capacity | 1,396 / 1,450 (96% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 May 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.87)
138th of 3,141
Nationally
60th of 487
In London
5th 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
37.5
'22/23
34.9
'23/24
38.1
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
2022/2373%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 157 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
43%
Russell Group
44%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
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)73%
- Employment14%
- Not sustained9%
- Other education1%
- Apprenticeship1%
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
58 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed200
1,035
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
350 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% 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 75% 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
- Asian29.1%
- White (other)18.3%
- Mixed10.4%
- White British8.2%
- Black0.6%
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.
Half 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.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
8
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 William Perkin Church of England High School
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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
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford
Ealing, UB6 8PR
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