SchoolScoresHeartlands High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
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Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7ST
020 8826 1230 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 February 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
149 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Haringey comparisons use the 5 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haringey. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haringey. Higher than 87% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haringey. Higher than 89% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 69 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haringey. Higher than 96% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 110 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haringey. Higher than 92% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 36 parents of children with SEND Higher than 94% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haringey. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Haringey figures pool parents at the Haringey schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
233 pupils in this year group.
45% — 3 points below the Haringey average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 48% | 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. | 45.4 | 48.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 4.4 | 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.
230 pupils in this year group.
95% — 3 points above the Haringey average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 41% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 13% | 16% | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 Haringey. 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 | 199 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 166 |
| Of those, offered a place | 140 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 714 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 41.3% | 33.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 14.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 40.1% | 37.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Haringey. Lower than 41% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Haringey. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.7% | 21.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Lower than 39% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5 | 11.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Lower than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 5% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 77% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 16.8%* | 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
- Greek Secondary School of London 0.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- St Thomas More Catholic School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greig City Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alexandra Park School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 77% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mulberry Academy Woodside 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Footsteps Trust 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Unique Children's School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Hornsey School for Girls 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Laurel Park School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Highgate Wood Secondary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Heartlands High School's Ofsted rating?
Heartlands High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 February 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Heartlands High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Heartlands High School?
93% of the 149 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Heartlands High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Heartlands High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 166 families put Heartlands High School as their first choice for 199 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 140 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 139616.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.