The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is a mainstream secondary school in Ealing, London, for girls aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 161 of its 1,315 pupils (12.2%) were getting SEN support and 36 (2.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,315 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Ealing.
12.2% get SEN support
161 of 1,315 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.7% have an EHC plan
36 of 1,315 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health87
- Speech, language and communication35
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia25
- Moderate learning difficulty24
- Autism8
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Foundation school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 1,315 (places for 1,480)
- Headteacher
- Ms Rachel Kruger
- Free school meals
- 35.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Ealing
- School reference (URN)
- 101941
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Ealing council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2019; improved significantly (January 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Improved significantly (ungraded inspection, January 2025).
Contact and getting there
Queen's Drive, Acton, London, W3 0HW
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- West Acton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Twyford Church of England High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- Blooming Tree Pre Prep School Independent · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.7 miles
- Snowflake School Independent · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 7.1%, EHC plans 2.4% 0.3 miles
- Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 2.8%, EHC plans 4.1% 0.4 miles
- Montpelier Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.4%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.8 miles
Questions about The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
How many pupils at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 161 of the 1,315 pupils (12.2%) were getting SEN support and 36 (2.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (87 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (35 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (25 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?
Through Ealing council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?
You can ask for The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is West Acton Primary School, about 0.3 miles away.
Where is The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls?
Queen's Drive, Acton, London, W3 0HW, in Ealing.
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