William Ellis School
Voluntary aided school · Boys · Sixth form
London, NW5 1RN
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 32% in England
4 of 10 in Camden
Pupils
771
First preferences per place
0.66
2026/27
Absence
11.6%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 48.8 | 48.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | 54% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 49% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 | -0.17 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Parliament Hill School · 0.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 11% in England
- La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School · 0.1 mi · Not judged · Top 39% in England
- Acland Burghley School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
- St Aloysius' College · 0.9 mi · Good
- Lift Beacon High · 1.0 mi · Good
- Haverstock School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 38% in England
Best secondary schools in Camden · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
William Ellis School is in Highgate West (typical home £935,500, crime high).
What is William Ellis School's Ofsted rating?
William Ellis School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does William Ellis School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, William Ellis School is in the top 32% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.