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OpenSecondaryURN 100056

William Ellis School

Voluntary aided school · London · NW5 1RN

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

771

Local authority

Camden

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Camden, 771 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 57.5%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in NW5
14
Secondary in NW5
5
Open schools in Camden LA
102
Secondary in Camden LA
10

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
100056

Location

Address
Highgate Road
Postcode
NW5 1RN
Town
London
Local authority
Camden

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
771
Boys / girls
653 / 118
School capacity
895
Capacity fill
771 / 895 (86%)
Free school meals
57.5%
FSM pupils
275
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Telephone
02072679346
Website
http://www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk/

Official links