What did Ofsted judge The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in June 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls has 1,315 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls take?

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls located?

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is located in London, W3 0HW, Ealing.

How do I apply to The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls 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 are Year 7 places decided at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?

When The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. Including children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling link — Girls who have ever had a sister attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls. Sister includes whole or half-sister, blood or by adoption and any step-sisters; 3. Staff children — Those with a parent employed by the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 216 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants are equally qualified after the oversubscription criteria have been applied, the tiebreaker of distance will be used to determine priority. In cases where applicants live equidistant from the school and places cannot be offered to both children, the available place will be allocated using a random computer selection.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 11.8% of pupils at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls: Ofsted & Catchment

How places are decided at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

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 and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. Including children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling link — Girls who have ever had a sister attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls. Sister includes whole or half-sister, blood or by adoption and any step-sisters.
3Staff children — Those with a parent employed by the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made.
4Medical/social need — Girls who suffer from a confirmed medical condition or with traumatic incidents in their background where the admissions panel accept a professional recommendation that the pupil should attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls rather than any other school (supporting written evidence will be required). There will need to be a very clear link between the applicant's particular special needs and the School.
5Specialist aptitude places — A total of 21 places for girls showing an aptitude in the following specialist subjects; 5 places for Music, 6 places for Drama, 5 places for Visual Arts and 5 places for Sports. Places will be allocated in order of ranked assessment score.
6Proximity — Proximity of the girl's home to school, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. Girls living some part of the week at one parent’s home and the rest at the other parent’s home the address where the girl’s parent is claiming child benefit will be used (proof of claim will be required).

If two applications tie: If two or more applicants are equally qualified after the oversubscription criteria have been applied, the tiebreaker of distance will be used to determine priority. In cases where applicants live equidistant from the school and places cannot be offered to both children, the available place will be allocated using a random computer selection.

Ellen Wilkinson is a girls' school with 20 (or 21 per criterion 5 wording) specialist aptitude places allocated by ranked assessment score in Music, Drama, Visual Arts and Sports; remaining places allocated via the numbered oversubscription criteria. Waiting list maintained for all years; multiple birth rule allows admission over PAN.

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.

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in June 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls has 1,315 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls take?: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls located?: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is located in London, W3 0HW, Ealing.
How do I apply to The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls 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 are Year 7 places decided at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?: When The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. Including children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling link — Girls who have ever had a sister attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls. Sister includes whole or half-sister, blood or by adoption and any step-sisters; 3. Staff children — Those with a parent employed by the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 216 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants are equally qualified after the oversubscription criteria have been applied, the tiebreaker of distance will be used to determine priority. In cases where applicants live equidistant from the school and places cannot be offered to both children, the available place will be allocated using a random computer selection.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 11.8% of pupils at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

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 and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. Including children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling link — Girls who have ever had a sister attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls. Sister includes whole or half-sister, blood or by adoption and any step-sisters.
3Staff children — Those with a parent employed by the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made.
4Medical/social need — Girls who suffer from a confirmed medical condition or with traumatic incidents in their background where the admissions panel accept a professional recommendation that the pupil should attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls rather than any other school (supporting written evidence will be required). There will need to be a very clear link between the applicant's particular special needs and the School.
5Specialist aptitude places — A total of 21 places for girls showing an aptitude in the following specialist subjects; 5 places for Music, 6 places for Drama, 5 places for Visual Arts and 5 places for Sports. Places will be allocated in order of ranked assessment score.
6Proximity — Proximity of the girl's home to school, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. Girls living some part of the week at one parent’s home and the rest at the other parent’s home the address where the girl’s parent is claiming child benefit will be used (proof of claim will be required).

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in June 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls has 1,315 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls take?: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls located?: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is located in London, W3 0HW, Ealing.
How do I apply to The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls 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 are Year 7 places decided at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?: When The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. Including children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling link — Girls who have ever had a sister attend The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls. Sister includes whole or half-sister, blood or by adoption and any step-sisters; 3. Staff children — Those with a parent employed by the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 216 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants are equally qualified after the oversubscription criteria have been applied, the tiebreaker of distance will be used to determine priority. In cases where applicants live equidistant from the school and places cannot be offered to both children, the available place will be allocated using a random computer selection.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 11.8% of pupils at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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