Best Secondary Schools in Ealing 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 16 schools across Ealing. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Ealing has 16 open secondary schools. Of the 16 with a published Ofsted inspection, 10 (63%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Ark Soane Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Ealing follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

16
Total schools
10
Outstanding (historic grade)
63%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
69%
Avg KS2 SATs
44
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Ark Soane Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Twyford Church of England High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥉 Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. Ealing Fields Church of England High School
Secondary
 Good 85 View school
5. The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 83 View school
6. Elthorne Park High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 81 View school
7. The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 81 View school
8. Drayton Manor High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
9. Villiers High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
10. William Perkin Church of England High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 66 View school
11. Dormers Wells High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
12. Greenford High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
13. Ark Acton Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
14. Islip Manor High School
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
15. Featherstone High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 48 View school
16. Brentside High School
Secondary
 Good 43 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Ealing?
There are 16 open secondary schools in Ealing (closed schools are excluded). 10 of the 16 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Ealing?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Ealing is Ark Soane Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 16 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Ealing?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Ealing?
Primary and secondary applications in Ealing are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Ealing council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.