Is William Perkin Church of England High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 May 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 17 secondary schools in Ealing. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are William Perkin Church of England High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at William Perkin Church of England High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 60.8 (England: 46.2). 74.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at William Perkin Church of England High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at William Perkin Church of England High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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William Perkin Church of England High School

Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, UB6 8PR

Local ranking5th of 17 secondary schools in Ealing

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1401

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 7 May 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 7 May 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 60.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 74.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 85.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 205

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 73.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 12.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

38.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

175

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 21.1% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 359

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1396
Boys: 764 (53%)
Girls: 686 (47%)
Capacity: 1401 (103% full)
SEND: 8.2%
FSM Eligible: 27.2%
EAL: 36.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.9%
SEN Support: 3.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 100.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,859/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Other: 22.9%
White Other: 18.6%
Asian Other: 10.5%
Asian Indian: 10.0%
White British: 8.4%
Asian Pakistani: 6.9%
Black African: 5.5%
Mixed Other: 4.5%

22.9%

Other

18.6%

White Other

10.5%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02088328950

office@williamperkin.org.uk

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Oldfield Lane North

Greenford, London

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Administrative

URN: 139725
UKPRN: 10042036
Establishment No.: 4000
Trust: TWYFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST

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