William Perkin Church of England High School, Greenford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
William Perkin excels at combining rigorous academics with exceptional pastoral care and personal development. The school has high expectations of all pupils and deliberately teaches them to be well-rounded, respectful individuals with strong values. Every pupil benefits from leadership opportunities, residential visits, and a comprehensive careers programme tailored to their needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well across subjects and are thoroughly prepared for future study
- Teachers use specialist subject knowledge skilfully to help pupils develop skills within and between subjects
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who are well integrated and receive bespoke teaching when needed
- Comprehensive personal development programme that teaches respect, tolerance and protected characteristics
- Consistent behaviour routines and pastoral support result in high attendance and strong attitudes to learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Music provision including weekly singing lessons, residential visits to Malaga, Normandy and Edinburgh, leadership roles as prefects and house captains, peer mentoring, fundraising for local charities, after-school clubs
William Perkin Church of England High School is an outstanding academy that provides excellent academic and pastoral care with high expectations for all pupils. The school has been judged as outstanding across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
28.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.7
Avg class size
57
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
1,450 pupils
1,401 capacity
49 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Greenford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Greenford
Admissions Demand - Ealing
Places available
3,752
Applications
3,741
Got 1st preference
74.3%
Got preferred school
94.4%
Secondary admissions across Ealing (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.70839%
Overall absence
25.94697%
Persistent absence
1,056
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Primary School
Ealing Primary Centre
The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School
Coston Primary School
Selborne Primary School
Stanhope Primary School
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Ravenor Primary School
Brentside Primary School
Horsenden Primary School
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