Located in Southall, Dormers Wells High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Dormers Wells High School currently has around 1372 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
| Address: | Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Ealing |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Roisin Walsh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 101930 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1372 |
| Number of Boys: | 715 |
| Number of Girls: | 655 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Primary School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby First School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells Infant School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HX | - not rated | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells Primary School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HX | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells Junior School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HX | - not rated | 605 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Margaret Middle School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2HN | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durdans Park Middle School King George's Drive , Off Lady Margaret Road UB1 2PQ | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Middle School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Middle School Tudor Road , UB1 1NX | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blair Peach Middle School Beaconsfield Road , UB1 1DR | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villiers High School Boyd Avenue , UB1 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn House College 39-47 High Street , UB1 3HF | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Education and Recreational Institute 165 - 169 the Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Grangewood School Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Union Village Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.