The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls explained

The Ellen Wilkinson School for girls
Coordinates:51.5171°N -0.2865°W
Established:1974
Type:Foundation school
Head:R Kruger
Address:Queen's Drive
City:West Acton
County:Greater London
Country:England
Postcode:W3 0HW
Local Authority:Ealing
Ofsted:yes
Urn:101941
Dfeno:307/5402
Enrolment:1410
Gender:Girls
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:19
Free Label 1:Former name
Free 1:Ealing Grammar School for Girls

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is a comprehensive, foundation secondary school for 1400 girls aged 11–19 years, located in the London borough of Ealing. The school is named after Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first female MPs in Britain, and the first female Minister for Education. It is near North Ealing tube station and West Acton tube station.

History

Grammar school

It was known as Ealing County [Grammar] School for Girls.

Comprehensive

It became the Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in 1974, a comprehensive school, from three schools – St Ann's Secondary Modern, the Wood End and The Grange schools. In April 1992 it became a grant-maintained school. In 1999 it became a foundation school.

Academic

The current Headteacher is Ms R Kruger, who became head teacher in 2014, succeeding Ms C Sydenham.

Buildings

In 2023, the school was one of those identified as having buildings that could be structurally unsound because reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) had been used in their construction. The areas out of action are the science blocks, the hall, canteen and old gym. However, works are undergoing to prop these up so will be safe for use soon.[1]

Notable former pupils

Ealing Grammar School for Girls

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Duncan . Pamela . García . Carmen Aguilar . Schools in England affected by Raac: the full government list . 18 September 2023 . The Guardian . 6 September 2023.