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 secondary schools, of which 10 (63%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 6 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Ealing are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Ark Soane Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Ealing follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

16
Total schools
10
Outstanding
63%
Outstanding rate
69%
Avg KS2 SATs
44
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Ealing?
There are 16 secondary schools in Ealing, of which 10 (63%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Ealing?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Ealing is Ark Soane Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Ealing?
Primary and secondary school applications in Ealing are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Ealing council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Ealing?
63% of secondary schools in Ealing are rated Outstanding and 38% are rated Good. 83.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.