SchoolScoresHewens College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE ROSEDALE HEWENS ACADEMY TRUST
Hewens Road, Hayes, UB4 8JP
020 8573 1039 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
69 pupils in this year group.
16% — 34 points below the Hillingdon average, and 30 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 16% | 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. | 34 | 47.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 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.
80 pupils in this year group.
89% — 4 points below the Hillingdon average, and 3 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. | 89% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 43% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 46% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 89% |
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
7 A level students in this year group.
Only 7 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 | 13% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 47% | 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. | 32.9 | 33.0 | 35 |
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | C+ |
A level subjects, 2024/25
9 subjects, 15 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Business Studies:Single, English Literature, Government and Politics, History, Mathematics, Physics.
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.
4 students in this year group.
Only 4 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| 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. | Not published | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 5% | 7% |
| Work | Not published | 19% | 28% |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 71% | Not published |
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.
7 students in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
57% — 6 points below the Hillingdon average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 57% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 57% |
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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 217 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.3 · 2026: 0.3
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 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 38.8% | 28.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 10.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 65.8% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.8% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2 | 9.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 5.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.97% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Higher than 3% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes. Higher than 56% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 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
- De Salis Studio College 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Swakeleys School for Girls 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oak Wood School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rosedale College 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Parkside Studio College 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishopshalt School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 exceptional · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
- Park Academy West London 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- ACS Hillingdon International School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Uxbridge High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Global Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hewens College's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Hewens College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 16% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 30 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Hewens College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Hewens College as their first choice for 112 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 38 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 137078.
- 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.