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The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is a foundation secondary school in London, Ealing , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1290 pupils, and a capacity of 1480 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,290

Pupils

1,480

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?

The catchment area for The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is the geographic zone Ealing uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls are allocated by Ealing using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Ealing before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls: 1480 places, 87% filled: places available

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls has a published admission number of 1480 places. 1290 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1480 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.9% of pupils at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Ealing.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Ealing publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Ealing school admissions →

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls: School Information

Full address
Queen's Drive, Acton, London, W3 0HW
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.9% of pupils
DfE URN
101941

Other Secondary Schools in London

If The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

What is the catchment area for The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?

The catchment area for The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is the geographic zone Ealing uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls oversubscribed?

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls has a capacity of 1480 places and currently has 1290 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Ealing.

What is the admissions policy for The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?

Admission to The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is managed by Ealing. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls cover?

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is a secondary school in London, Ealing, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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