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Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST

Ealing, Greater London · W13 8AX

Founded in 1873 and part of the Girls' Day School Trust, Notting Hill & Ealing High School educates around 624 girls from age 4 to 18 on its Ealing site. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly six to one is unusually generous and signals small classes and close attention. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and its compliance requirements were met. With academic, music, art, sport and drama scholarships alongside means-tested bursaries, it aims to widen access beyond its day fees of up to £27,702 a year.

624

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£27,702

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Girls
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
4-18
Pupils
624
Pupil:teacher ratio
6
Location
Ealing, Greater London
Website
http://www.gdst.net/nhehs/
Telephone
020 87998400

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Allison Saunders

Latest results

Attainment 8

17.5

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

93%

A-level A*-A

62%

A-level A*-B

91%

Teaching & academics

Results at the top end are strong: 93% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, and at A-level 62% of entries reach A*-A with 91% at A*-B. The sixth form of 147 pupils offers a broad academic menu, from Further Mathematics and the sciences to History, Economics and Government and Politics, with the EPQ available for those wanting independent research. Languages stretch beyond the conventional, with Chinese and Latin offered alongside French, and Classical Greek among the GCSE choices.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
147

Popular A-level subjects

PsychologyPhysicsMathematicsFurther MathematicsHistoryGovernment and PoliticsGeographyFrenchEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageEconomicsDrama and Theatre StudiesChemistryBiologyArt and Design

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
13.87%
EHC plans
0.22%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicMusicArtSportDrama

Languages

FrenchChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

MusicLatinGeographyDrama & Theatre StudiesDesign & TechnologyComputer Studies/ComputingClassical GreekChineseArt & Design

Sport

Main sports

NetballCricket

Beyond the classroom

Netball and cricket head the sporting programme, and drama is taken seriously enough to feature among both GCSE subjects and dedicated scholarships. A creative streak runs through the curriculum, with music, art and design well represented at GCSE.

Ethos & heritage

Founded
1873
Boarding
No

Mobile phone policy

Years 7-9 not allowed a smartphone. Years 7-11 must put phones in lockers on arrival and may not use them unless permission is given for specific educational reason, otherwise confiscated for a week. Years 12-13: phones should be switched off and kept out of sight during lessons and in main school buildings. Year 12-13 girls may use phones in sixth form centre if not disruptive

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£27,702

Means-tested bursaries available

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
11 March 2025
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The last word

A long-established GDST girls' school with small classes, an excellent ISI verdict and impressive results at the top grades. Best suited to families seeking an academically ambitious environment with breadth in languages and the arts.

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Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST located?

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST is located at 2 Cleveland Road, Ealing, London, W13 8AX.

What type of school is Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST?

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST?

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST has approximately 624 pupils on roll.

What is Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST's inspection rating?

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 March 2025.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.