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William Ellis School

State school · London, NW5 1RN
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-18
  • 817 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
817 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Camden
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Headteacher

Head

Ms Izzy Jones

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 46 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Gospel Oak Primary School 8 %
Torriano Primary School 5 %
Yerbury Primary School 4 %
Hargrave Park Primary School 4 %
Grafton Primary School 4 %
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School 4 %
Brecknock Primary School 4 %
Carlton Primary School 4 %
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School 3 %
Rhyl Community Primary School 3 %
Hawley Primary School 3 %
Fleet Primary School 3 %
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
70%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.5%
LA avg.
50.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
30.05
LA avg.
31.21
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
56
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

817
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

What the school says

William Ellis is a distinctive and inclusive school. We have a clear vision based on the school's founding principles and history. Our vision is to create an environment built on success, self-discovery, developing leadership, passion for learning and acquiring effective skills for life. Teaching and learning are at our heart and we are building on our academic success year-on-year.

Contact the school

Address

Highgate Road
London
NW5 1RN
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Telephone: 020 7267 9346

Email: info@williamellis.camden.sch.uk

Website: https://www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Camden

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School data & information William Ellis School Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN
817 Pupil numbers
52.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
37 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
56 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.5%
LA avg.
50.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.80
LA avg.
47.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.17 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7.7%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.05
LA avg.
31.21
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 9 A
Sociology GCE A level 19 B
Psychology GCE A level 17 B
Physics GCE A level 10 C
Music Technology GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 35 B
History GCE A level 15 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 7 A
Film Studies GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 10 B
Economics GCE A level 27 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 4 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 6 A
Chemistry GCE A level 14 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 8 C
Biology GCE A level 16 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 8 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

William Ellis School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

William Ellis School has a diverse and varied population of students including some 23% of its population exhibiting Special Educational Needs. The school currently has some 50 Statemented pupils on roll and some 150 pupils on the SEN register with a wide range of additional learning, sensory or emotional need.

Significantly, for a boy’s school, William Ellis has a successful history of educating boys with Asperger's Syndrome and is interested in developing this as a future strength. Other future changes, will see the SEN department combine with the Behavioural Support Department to increase the effectiveness of its provision to all pupils.

William Ellis School fully supports Inclusion and is committed to policies that foster equal opportunities and equality of treatment for all its pupils.

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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