SchoolScoresHarefield School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET
01895 822108 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 25 June 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
20% — 30 points below the Hillingdon average, and 25 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% | 50% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 37.1 | 47.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
63 pupils in this year group.
83% — 10 points below the Hillingdon average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 83% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 22% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 48% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 8% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 83% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
9 A level students in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 10% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 40% | 48% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33 | 33.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
3 subjects, 20 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 7 | 0% | 29% | 16% |
| Sociology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Geography | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
31 students in this year group.
74% — 3 points below the Hillingdon average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 74% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 35% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 67% | 74% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
16 students in this year group.
44% — 19 points below the Hillingdon average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 44% | 63% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 65% | 44% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hillingdon. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 77 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 156 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.4% | 28.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.4% | 10.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 3% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 41.6% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 57.9 | 9.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 22.0% | 5.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 6% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 59% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1% | 15.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Martin's School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Northwood College for Girls GDST 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 46% A*/A at A level
- St Helen's School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 65% A*/A at A level
- The Reach Free School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haydon School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rickmansworth School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% grade 5+ English and maths
- Northwood School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- UTC Heathrow 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Royal Masonic School for Girls 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 37% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harefield School's Ofsted rating?
Harefield School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Harefield School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 20% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 25 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Harefield School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Harefield School as their first choice for 77 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135004.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.