Islip Manor High School vs William Ellis School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islip Manor High School
Northolt · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
772 students
William Ellis School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
771 students
| Measure | Islip Manor High School Northolt, London | William Ellis School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 640 | #395 of 640 |
| National rank | #3558 of 4,090 | #2092 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 772 | 771 |
| Pupils on roll | 772 | 771 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.2% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.8% | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | 4.66 |
| A level points per entry | 21.2 | 29.8 |
| town | Northolt | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.islipmanorhighschool.org.uk | www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •William Ellis School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 19.8).
- •Islip Manor High School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 771.
- •Islip Manor High School is co-educational and William Ellis School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Islip Manor High School better than William Ellis School?
On the Success Index (England), William Ellis School ranks higher (47.7 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Islip Manor High School and William Ellis School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Northolt and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Islip Manor High School: 772. William Ellis School: 771. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Islip Manor High School and William Ellis School rank in London?
Islip Manor High School is 579th of 640 and William Ellis School is 395th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).