William Perkin Church of England High School

A outstanding free schools school in Ealing. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for William Perkin Church of England High School.

Greenford, UB68PR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
73.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.87
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 82.1%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
9 June 2015
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Oldfield Lane North
Greenford, UB68PR
Phone
2088328950
Website
williamperkin.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139725
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, UB6 8PR
Website
http://www.williamperkin.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TWYFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of London
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,386
Free School Meals
21.7% (301 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (62 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
59.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.0
English Attainment 8:
12.7
Maths Attainment 8:
11.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.0
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
69.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.9%
Ebacc Languages:
85.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.87
Progress 8 Range:
0.67 to 1.07
University Progression:
72.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
158 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
69.4 (+50.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
82.1 (+30.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
59.0 (+19.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.87 (+1.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,386 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(58 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

All individuals have God-given gifts which they can develop for the good of others All individuals do bad things sometimes but that it is not acceptable to believe that anyone has to stay in a 'bad place' All individuals can find their valued place within community

Church of England ethos; affiliated to Twyford CofE Academies Trust; part of the Twyford CofE Academies Trust, affiliated with the London Diocesan Board for Schools; 10:10 Ethic based on John 10:10; partnership with Imperial College London, The Royal Society and IRIS; welcoming to students of all faiths/backgrounds.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Ms Amy Newman welcomes families to William Perkin CofE High School, emphasising high academic standards, Christian ethos, and strong community links. The school highlights OFSTED Outstanding (May 2025) across categories and collaboration with institutions like Imperial College London, The Royal Society and IRIS. The Twyford CofE Academies Trust is noted as governing context.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cricket

Facilities

Sports Facilities Wilf Slack Cricket Centre Elite Cricket Academy Library / Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Cricket square funded through England Cricket Board Cafe Extension kiosk School minibus Sports Pavilion

Curriculum Highlights

The Core Curriculum with English Baccalaureate subjects taught as core specialisms; 8 Intellectual Disciplines: Read critically, Write cogently, Explore analytically, Discern logical patterns, Form coherent arguments, Apply systems, Memorise accurately, Listen attentively. The Creativity & Curiosity Curriculum as an afternoon Core Elective (Music, Art, Sport, Computing, Applied Science). Extended Electives after school from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM offering broad enrichment and clubs. GCSE options available at Key Stage 4; robust assessment and independent learning approach; Copia VLE and Go4Schools for progress tracking; 8 EBacc content and language study. SIXTH FORM preparation includes A-Levels; Sixth Form prospectus and course guides; readiness for progression and pre-admissions testing when applicable.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Extended Electives Programme runs after school from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, featuring activities in Music, Art, Sport, Computing and Applied Science.

SEND Provision

The school has a specialist unit for SEN called The ARC (Additional Support Unit) led by the SENCO, Ceceliah Muyah.

Admissions Criteria

200 Year 7 places; 20 Language Scholarship places; oversubscription criteria as published (Looked After/Previously Looked After, Language Scholarship, sibling, nearest school, other; distance tie-break). Language Scholarship assessments occur on specified dates; CAF submission deadline 31 October. Sixth Form admissions have separate timelines and minimum entry requirements; online applications only.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Charging and Remissions policy: The school does not charge pupils for materials or activities required by a course. Trips and extra-curricular activities are charged; 20% concession for Pupil Premium; £100 credit per year towards trips and/or music lessons; Gift Aid encouraged.

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