William Ellis School
Contact details for the school

School Name: William Ellis School
Address: Highgate Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: NW5 1RN
Telephone Number: 02 0726 9346
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Izzy Jones
Capacity: 895
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 771 (85% boys & 15% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 57.5%

Location and administration

URN: 100056
DfE Number: 202/4688
UKPRN: 10007511
UPRN: 5109912
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Camden (E09000007)
Constituency: Hampstead and Highgate (E14001265)
Electoral Ward: Highgate (E05013661)

Easting & Northing: 528267E, 186049N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 33.77" N 0° 9' 3.43" W
Plus Code: 9C3XHR5X+QJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  4. Wildwood Nature School (0.5km)
  5. Brookfield Primary School (0.7km)
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  8. Heath School (0.8km)
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  10. Eleanor Palmer Primary School (1.0km)
Associated schools

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Governors

  • Mr Jeff Boudens - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mr Charles Bridge - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 January 2030.
  • Mr Paul Clark - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Sean Harford - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mr Carlton Hood - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Ms Baldeep Hothi - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mr Mike Hutchinson - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 12 October 2017.
  • Mrs Sophie Jenkins - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sophie Jenkins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 July 2030.
  • Ms Izzy Jones - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Joshua Levitt - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Mr Hugh Matheson - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mr Daniel Needleman - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Sinclair - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Ms Selina Skipwith - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Ian Stanlake - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Councillor Anna Wright - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 March 2029.