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The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

“This is an outstanding school.”

Ofsted 2019

WELCOME TO OUR “OUTSTANDING” SCHOOL FOR GIRLS s you flick through the following pages, you will gain an insight into what we can offer you by way of an extensive curriculum, teaching that excites, experiences that enthuse, and a setting which is safe and secure. At EWS we firmly believe that girls will achieve their true potential by being educated in an all-girl environment. Our statistics verify this again and again. Our pupils develop an appreciation for a full range of subjects and have excelled in progress scores.

Our Science and Mathematics specialist status provide our students with the skills and knowledge they need to embark on university courses in related fields, but an equal number of our students progress to careers in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Each day presents several reasons why the school is so unique: fantastic, spacious grounds, superb cultural experiences, and dedicated staff who deliver and support exceptional teaching. But all of these things form a backdrop to the incredible students we educate. The young women who choose to come here develop an enthusiasm for learning which remains with them beyond their time at the school.

I look forward to meeting you and your child.

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Let us warmly invite you and your family to book a tour to come and experience first-hand what we, the students and the Ofsted inspectors already know: The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is an outstanding school and an incredible place to learn.

Rachel Kruger, Head

“ ... A CULTURE WHERE PUPILS THRIVE AND DEVELOP AS CONFIDENT YOUNG WOMEN.” OFSTED 2019 THE ELLEN WILKINSON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

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ENSURING THE BEST START THE ELLEN WILKINSON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS IS TEAMING WITH BUBBLY, WELCOMING, AND ENTHUSIASTIC STUDENTS AND STAFF.

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he support that each student extends and receives is evident from the moment you walk through our doors.

Every member of the Ellen Wilkinson family plays a part in welcoming our new students into the school. Whether it is through our Year 10 Chaperones or 1st Day Treasure Hunt, we purposefully create opportunities for our youngest students to extend their network, familiarise themselves with the setting and cultivate fantastic habits for their futures.

The charm of Ellen Wilkinson lies in the positive energy we all thrive on and encourage in one another – in fact, it is the reason why our school is so special. We receive applications from students living in the London Borough of Ealing and applications from students in neighbouring boroughs.

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“ PUPILS ARE PROUD OF THEIR SCHOOL. THEY ARE CONFIDENT ABOUT THE WAY THE STAFF SUPPORT THEM AND KNOW THEY CAN RELY ON THEM, WHETHER IT BE FOR SOCIAL OR ACADEMIC GUIDANCE. PUPILS THRIVE WITHIN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.” OFSTED 2019

KEY STAGE 3 AND TRANSITION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL We understand transitioning from primary to secondary school can be a daunting time for parents and children alike, so we make every effort to ensure that the change is as seamless as possible. Our aim is to communicate clearly with families and extend a genuinely warm welcome to all new students so they are excited about joining us in September. We believe a smooth start will enable all students to take full advantage of all the opportunities we offer, rise to challenges and ultimately reach their true potential by being an active member of our school community here at EWS.

STUDENTS ARE JOINING A “STRONG AND HIGHLY AMBITIOUS LEARNING COMMUNITY.” OFSTED 2019

STAFF PROFILE Deputy Head – Performance and Achievement “ We are committed to the philosophy that education plays a key role in improving the life chances of our young people.

To be a part of their development is one of the greatest privileges one could have. At The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls the depth of teaching and the curriculum provision is, I believe, second to none. Students are set the highest standards in a nurturing and caring environment which produces a perfect balance for our students to thrive and achieve their full potential.”

“ PUPILS ENGAGE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WITH THEIR LEARNING.” OFSTED 2019

PROVIDING AN OUTSTANDING CURRICULUM WE ARE PROUD TO PROVIDE A CURRICULUM THAT IS NOT ONLY CHALLENGING AND ENGAGING TO OUR STUDENTS, BUT ALSO CREATES THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND CONFIDENT TO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF THE MODERN WORLD. ur curriculum is developed with the interest of every student at its core, with the primary purpose of ensuring they leave with the life skills to reach their potential and lead fulfilling lives.

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The rich curriculum we offer allows our students to enjoy academic and creative disciplines.

We continue to offer the National Curriculum.

Taught subjects are complemented with an extensive range of extracurricular and online activities which are designed to enhance the students’ experience at every level.

“ PUPILS BENEFIT FROM A RICH, BROAD AND WELL-PLANNED CURRICULUM WHERE TEACHERS’ DEPTH OF SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENCOURAGES LEARNERS TO THRIVE.” OFSTED 2019

Within each discipline we assess and provide for varying ability levels.

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CREATING CONFIDENT LEARNERS HIGH EXPECTATIONS, A STIMULATING CURRICULUM, AND GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT IN ALL ASPECTS COMBINE TO DEVELOP A SENSE OF CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE THAT EQUIP OUR STUDENTS FOR LIFE. e know that success means different things to each of us. Here, at Ellen Wilkinson, we create milestones for our students to experience success from the beginning. We treat each student as an individual and offer them the advice and guidance they need to select the right balance of subjects which will not only enable them to build a firm foundation for their future, but will also spark the interest which will spur them on through challenges. Success to us means having a ‘no limits’ approach to learning.

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It is that confidence which drives our students to aspire to great things and expect the absolute best from themselves.

Having the clarity of mind to say to oneself “I have done well” or “I know I could do better” and to trust one’s own ability underpins confident learning.

“ PUPILS ARE PASSIONATE LEARNERS WHO HAVE POSITIVE ATTITUDES TO LEARNING.” OFSTED 2019

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ACHIEVING EXCELLENT EXAMINATION RESULTS ALL OF OUR STUDENTS MAKE EXCEPTIONAL PROGRESS IN THEIR OWN UNIQUE WAYS.

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taff and students alike are wonderfully proud of the good results achieved year on year, and remain determined to improve continuously.

We are consistently amongst the top schools for value added. That is to say our students demonstrate amongst the highest rates of growth and development between the moment they arrive at the school and the time they leave.

Of course, our very top students perform exceptionally well and advance on to top universities across the country, but success is experienced throughout.

“ ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS, PUPILS ACHIEVE OUTCOMES ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE YEAR ON YEAR.” OFSTED 2019

STAFF PROFILE School Governor Premises Committee “ The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is an inner city school with extensive grounds.

Our school site features a light and spacious administrative building, with contemporary furnishings in an open setting to make all who visit the site feel welcomed. Our site is designed to give our students the freedom to learn in a secure, safe and appealing environment.

We are proud of our large, sprawling site and look forward to showing you all that our school has to offer.�

FACILITIES WE ARE AN URBAN SCHOOL WITH A COUNTRY FEEL. SET ON OVER 5000 SQUARE METRES, OUR SCHOOL OFFERS A WEALTH OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE THE DIVERSE CURRICULUM WE TEACH.

ith nine buildings, six tennis courts, two gymnasiums, a sprawling sports field, science laboratories, state of the art music and drama studios, and a bright library we are perfectly equipped to inspire the most ambitious learner.

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Housed within each classroom are resources which stimulate the learning experience, and our outdoor classroom serves as a fantastic innovative learning space for our Geography and Science departments.

Everything we seek to build is made to inspire.

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IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OUR STUDENTS ARE CONSTANTLY REMINDED OF THE CIRCLE OF CARE WHICH SUPPORTS THEM, INCLUDING THEIR FORM TUTOR, HEAD OF YEAR, PEER AND LEARNING MENTORS, AND FRIENDS. THIS IS THE ELLEN WILKINSON FAMILY. longside the year system, we foster a divisional structure – our own vertical house system – which enables us to connect younger and older students together and additionally helps students further up the school to develop attributes which will prepare them for larger responsibilities.

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The help we offer our students extends well beyond those which address well-being and security. Our Academic Intervention and Monitoring schemes provide the reliable support needed to detect and address the specific academic challenges our students may be facing. We also support students with English as an Additional Language, as well as those with a variety of special needs.

Support, it goes without saying, is an integral part of what all of our teachers do routinely. But encouraging our students to boost, mentor and encourage one another means that as a school we are embedding a culture where camaraderie and care steer our moral compass.

We take pride in the comprehensive curriculum programme to help pupils learn to keep themselves safe, in the form of enrichment days and the personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education and safeguarding assemblies.

“ THE SCHOOL’S WORK TO PROMOTE PUPILS’ PERSONAL WELFARE IS OUTSTANDING.” OFSTED 2019

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STAFF PROFILE Deputy Headteacher – Guidance and Achievement “We are very proud of the tolerant and aspirational community we have created at EWS and the warmth with which the students include each other. We believe in opportunities for all set inside fair and open systems which encourage an excellent climate for learning and friendship.”

THROUGH EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES HERE, AT THE ELLEN WILKINSON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, WE HAVE A WORKHARD AND PLAY-HARD CULTURE UNDERPINNED

BY A BROAD AND EXCITING SPECTRUM OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. ur students naturally learn to employ vital life skills such as time-management and balance. The no-limits approach our students adopt permeates across all aspects of life at the school. Our schedule of extra-curricular activities is vast, and not only includes those commonly on offer such as Badminton, Drawing and Choir but also include the more unusual Rock Band, Young Medics Society and Scrabble Club.

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The programme is a truly wonderful opportunity for our students to blossom, and of course gives our students plenty to showcase when looking for opportunities at university and beyond.

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NOW & IN THE FUTURE “ LEADERS PROVIDE A RANGE OF EFFECTIVE WAYS FOR PUPILS TO DEVELOP THEIR SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. THIS CONTRIBUTES TO A CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY WHERE ALL GROUPS FEEL A STRONG SENSE OF BELONGING.” OFSTED 2019

THE ELLEN WILKINSON GIRL WILL HAVE ACHIEVED,

BY THE END OF HER TIME AT THE SCHOOL, OUTSTANDING PERSONAL SUCCESS AND HAVE DEVELOPED A GENUINE LOVE OF LEARNING.

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tudents will continue their pursuit of education and excellence and will, above all else, leave confident and prepared to play a vital role in society.

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

“ This is an outstanding school.” Ofsted 2019

To book a tour email: admissions@ellenwilkinson.ealing.sch.uk Queens Drive, Acton, London, W3 0HW T: 020 8752 1525 F: 020 8993 6632 E: office@ellenwilkinson.ealing.sch.uk

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