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William Ellis School

Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN
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William Ellis School
London, NW5 1RN
817 Pupils
895 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
52.40% FSM %
711 Boys
106 Girls
About William Ellis School

William Ellis School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving London and the surrounding area in Camden. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 817 pupils on roll. School capacity: 895. Current headteacher: Izzy Jones.

Information on William Ellis School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Camden
Region London
Administrative District Camden
Parliamentary Constituency Hampstead and Highgate
Ward Highgate
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10007511
URN 100056
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sophie Jenkins Chair of Governors 12/07/2024 19/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mike Hutchinson Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 12/10/2017 — N/A
Prof Jelke Boesten Governor 15/06/2023 13/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Charles Bridge Governor 14/01/2026 13/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Clark Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Sean Harford Governor 07/09/2022 06/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carlton Hood Governor 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Baldeep Hothi Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sophie Jenkins Governor 20/07/2022 19/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Izzy Jones Governor 12/03/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Mona Kadhum Governor 01/09/2023 28/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joshua Levitt Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
William Ellis School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Camden.
William Ellis School has 817 pupils, with a capacity of 895.
William Ellis School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at William Ellis School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at William Ellis School is Ms Izzy Jones.
William Ellis School is at Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN, in the Camden local authority, London.
Sixth form at William Ellis School: Has a sixth form.
William Ellis School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Izzy Jones
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN
02072679346
www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk/
Location
NW5 1RN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100056
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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