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William Perkin Church of England High School Catchment Area

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

William Perkin Church of England High School is a free s secondary school in Greenford, Ealing , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1396 pupils, and a capacity of 1450 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,396

Pupils

1,450

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

William Perkin Church of England High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for William Perkin Church of England High School?

The catchment area for William Perkin Church of England High School 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to William Perkin Church of England High School is managed by Ealing and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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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William Perkin Church of England High School: 1450 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

William Perkin Church of England High School has a published admission number of 1450 places. 1396 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1450, Ealing's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.1% of pupils at William Perkin Church of England High School 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 →

William Perkin Church of England High School: School Information

Full address
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, UB6 8PR
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.1% of pupils
DfE URN
139725

Other Secondary Schools in Greenford

If William Perkin Church of England High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Greenford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Ealing

William Perkin Church of England High School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Ealing. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to William Perkin Church of England High School 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: William Perkin Church of England High School

What is the catchment area for William Perkin Church of England High School?

The catchment area for William Perkin Church of England High School 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is William Perkin Church of England High School oversubscribed?

William Perkin Church of England High School is operating close to its capacity of 1450 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for William Perkin Church of England High School?

William Perkin Church of England High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Ealing before each admissions cycle.

What age range does William Perkin Church of England High School cover?

William Perkin Church of England High School is a secondary school in Greenford, 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 William Perkin Church of England High School?

William Perkin Church of England High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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