What did Ofsted judge William Ellis School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged William Ellis School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend William Ellis School?

William Ellis School has 771 pupils on roll.

What ages does William Ellis School take?

William Ellis School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is William Ellis School located?

William Ellis School is located in London, NW5 1RN, Camden.

How do I apply to William Ellis School?

William Ellis School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from William Ellis School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at William Ellis School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 2.17 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at William Ellis School?

When William Ellis School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children. This can include a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Applicants with a brother in the school or sister in William Ellis Sixth Form or on roll at Parliament Hill School or La Sainte Union School at the time when the applicant is to join. This can include siblings in the sixth form as long as they are on roll at our school, or at Parliament Hill or La Sainte Union and will still be on roll when the sibling joins; 3. Medical or social need — Applicants who can demonstrate that admission to William Ellis School is necessary on the grounds of professionally supported medical or social need. Parents/carers must supply details of any such special factors at the time of the original application, together with supporting documentation. Such applications will not be considered without professional support – such as a letter or report from a doctor, consultant or social worker and which must be no more than six months old. All information submitted will be regarded as confidential. The supporting documentation will need to support the link between the need and the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 112 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at William Ellis School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.6% of pupils at William Ellis School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

2.17miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at William Ellis School, year by year →

How places are decided at William Ellis School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children. This can include a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Applicants with a brother in the school or sister in William Ellis Sixth Form or on roll at Parliament Hill School or La Sainte Union School at the time when the applicant is to join. This can include siblings in the sixth form as long as they are on roll at our school, or at Parliament Hill or La Sainte Union and will still be on roll when the sibling joins.
3Medical or social need — Applicants who can demonstrate that admission to William Ellis School is necessary on the grounds of professionally supported medical or social need. Parents/carers must supply details of any such special factors at the time of the original application, together with supporting documentation. Such applications will not be considered without professional support – such as a letter or report from a doctor, consultant or social worker and which must be no more than six months old. All information submitted will be regarded as confidential. The supporting documentation will need to support the link between the need and the school.
4Musical aptitude — Applicants who can demonstrate musical aptitude as measured by the school’s assessment criteria. Up to 10% of places will be offered on this basis.
5Staff children — Applicants who have a parent employed at the school for two years or more at the time of application and/or children of a qualified teacher training at William Ellis School who has been recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
6Proximity — Applicants who live closest to the school, measured in a straight line to the centre of the school.

PAN stated as 'up to 112 boys'. School is single-sex (boys).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

William Ellis School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge William Ellis School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged William Ellis School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend William Ellis School?: William Ellis School has 771 pupils on roll.
What ages does William Ellis School take?: William Ellis School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is William Ellis School located?: William Ellis School is located in London, NW5 1RN, Camden.
How do I apply to William Ellis School?: William Ellis School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from William Ellis School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at William Ellis School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 2.17 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at William Ellis School?: When William Ellis School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children. This can include a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Applicants with a brother in the school or sister in William Ellis Sixth Form or on roll at Parliament Hill School or La Sainte Union School at the time when the applicant is to join. This can include siblings in the sixth form as long as they are on roll at our school, or at Parliament Hill or La Sainte Union and will still be on roll when the sibling joins; 3. Medical or social need — Applicants who can demonstrate that admission to William Ellis School is necessary on the grounds of professionally supported medical or social need. Parents/carers must supply details of any such special factors at the time of the original application, together with supporting documentation. Such applications will not be considered without professional support – such as a letter or report from a doctor, consultant or social worker and which must be no more than six months old. All information submitted will be regarded as confidential. The supporting documentation will need to support the link between the need and the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 112 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at William Ellis School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.6% of pupils at William Ellis School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

2.17miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at William Ellis School, year by year →

How places are decided at William Ellis School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children. This can include a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Applicants with a brother in the school or sister in William Ellis Sixth Form or on roll at Parliament Hill School or La Sainte Union School at the time when the applicant is to join. This can include siblings in the sixth form as long as they are on roll at our school, or at Parliament Hill or La Sainte Union and will still be on roll when the sibling joins.
3Medical or social need — Applicants who can demonstrate that admission to William Ellis School is necessary on the grounds of professionally supported medical or social need. Parents/carers must supply details of any such special factors at the time of the original application, together with supporting documentation. Such applications will not be considered without professional support – such as a letter or report from a doctor, consultant or social worker and which must be no more than six months old. All information submitted will be regarded as confidential. The supporting documentation will need to support the link between the need and the school.
4Musical aptitude — Applicants who can demonstrate musical aptitude as measured by the school’s assessment criteria. Up to 10% of places will be offered on this basis.
5Staff children — Applicants who have a parent employed at the school for two years or more at the time of application and/or children of a qualified teacher training at William Ellis School who has been recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
6Proximity — Applicants who live closest to the school, measured in a straight line to the centre of the school.

PAN stated as 'up to 112 boys'. School is single-sex (boys).

William Ellis School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge William Ellis School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged William Ellis School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend William Ellis School?: William Ellis School has 771 pupils on roll.
What ages does William Ellis School take?: William Ellis School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is William Ellis School located?: William Ellis School is located in London, NW5 1RN, Camden.
How do I apply to William Ellis School?: William Ellis School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from William Ellis School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at William Ellis School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 2.17 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at William Ellis School?: When William Ellis School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children. This can include a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Applicants with a brother in the school or sister in William Ellis Sixth Form or on roll at Parliament Hill School or La Sainte Union School at the time when the applicant is to join. This can include siblings in the sixth form as long as they are on roll at our school, or at Parliament Hill or La Sainte Union and will still be on roll when the sibling joins; 3. Medical or social need — Applicants who can demonstrate that admission to William Ellis School is necessary on the grounds of professionally supported medical or social need. Parents/carers must supply details of any such special factors at the time of the original application, together with supporting documentation. Such applications will not be considered without professional support – such as a letter or report from a doctor, consultant or social worker and which must be no more than six months old. All information submitted will be regarded as confidential. The supporting documentation will need to support the link between the need and the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 112 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at William Ellis School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.6% of pupils at William Ellis School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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