"The staff in the school are fully committed to growing and realising the ambitions of our students and working in partnership with their families. We are a centre of excellence for boys’ education and work together to bring out the best in all our students. Honest, caring and robust relationships, paying due regard to physical and mental health, are at the centre of what we do. We recognise and address the need to challenge and support boys with every aspect of their learning, including literacy.

We provide a distinctive environment for boys that guides them towards healthy, happy and successful futures. High quality learning is central to everything we do; this enables students to build their cultural capital and intellectual skills, with Modern Foreign Languages a core part of our curriculum to GCSE. We also recognise the value of innovation: Food Technology is new to our curriculum, and we pioneered Camden’s approach to online learning.

We work in an emotionally intelligent way to prepare our students for the society and workplaces of the future, regardless of their starting points or the challenges they face. Our house system allows students to develop a sense of collective endeavour and common purpose and to be positive role models for others as they move through the school.

I hope that this introduction gives you a flavour of who we are and the very special place that is William Ellis School. Please do find out more about us through this website, our prospectus and visits to one of our open events."

Izzy Jones - Headteacher

At William Ellis School, we understand boys. Our specialised approach to boys' education creates a place where young men can truly be themselves, express their emotions freely, and explore different ways of being a boy without judgment. We address the unique challenges facing young men today, helping them develop healthy relationships and respect for everyone. Our academic results speak for themselves – our boys consistently outperform national averages in many subjects.

As one of a few all-boys comprehensive schools in London, we bring rare expertise to boys' education. Through our exceptional outdoor education program and supportive environment, we build resilience, responsibility and reflection – our attributes and essential skills for life. We're committed to laying strong foundations for adulthood, where boys develop into respectful, confident young men ready to succeed in a diverse world.