Islip Manor High School

Foundation school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form

Eastcote Lane, Northolt, UB5 4HP

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OfstedGoodInspected 8 July 2015; confirmed 2024
Grade 5 or above in English and maths30%England 45% · 2024/25
16th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 16% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils772Room for 1,100 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 650 in 2019, 803 in 2021, 872 in 2022, 924 in 2023, 974 in 2024, 858 in 2025, 772 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place0.434 for 78 places, September 2026
15th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 3% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 July 2015.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Outcomes for pupilsGood
Leadership and managementGood
Sixth formGood

Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 November 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

24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.

Ealing comparisons use the 12 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 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.

StatementThis schoolEalingEngland
My child is happy at this school
11th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing.
Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
67% 89% 89%
My child feels safe at this school
Joint 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing.
Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
71% 91% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
11th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing.
Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
63% 89% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied
12th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing.
Higher than 3% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
23% 48% 51%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern
9th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing.
Higher than 40% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
67% 78% 76%
I would recommend this school to another parent
11th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing.
Higher than 25% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
67%said yes 89% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). 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. Ealing figures pool parents at the Ealing 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.

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Results

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

139 pupils in this year group.

30% — 27 points below the Ealing average, and 16 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolEalingEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30% 57% 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. 38.3 52 46.1
EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. 3.5 4.8 4.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
20% 30% 40% 50% 60% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 30%This school 2023/24: 34%This school 2024/25: 30% This school England 45% 2022/23 30% 2023/24 34% 2024/25 30%

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.

115 pupils in this year group.

84% — 10 points below the Ealing average, and 8 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolEalingEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. 84% 94% 92%
School sixth form 34% 65% 34%
Sixth form college 6% 2% 13%
Further education college 41% 23% 37%
Apprenticeship 2% – 3%
Work 1% 1% 3%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
95%84%

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

17 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolEalingEngland
Average A level grade D B- B-
A level exams graded A* or A 0% 30% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 24% 58% 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. 21.2 37.0 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
0 10 20 30 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 27.3This school 2023/24: 14.4This school 2024/25: 21.2 This school England 35 2022/23 27.3 2023/24 14.4 2024/25 21.2

A level subjects, 2024/25

9 subjects, 51 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Chemistry 9 0% 0% 30%
Mathematics 9 0% 0% 40%
Biology 8 0% 0% 27%
Psychology 7 0% 0% 19%
Economics 6 0% 0% 26%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Business Studies:Single, Computer Studies / Computing, Mathematics (Further).

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.

98 students in this year group.

81% — 5 points below the Ealing average, and 2 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolEalingEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 81% 86% 79%
Apprenticeship 3% 3% 7%
Work 19% 12% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
85%81%

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.

88 students in this year group.

58% — 23 points below the Ealing average, and 2 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolEalingEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 58% 81% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 10% 29% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
60%58%

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 Ealing. 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 offered78
Families who put it first34
Of those, offered a place34 (100%)
Families who listed it at all151

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.3 · 2026: 0.4

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.

Admissions dates and schools in Ealing

Pupils, staff and SEND

Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.

PupilsThis schoolEalingEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
5th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
43.2% 34.2%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
10th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
2.6% 3.2%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
3rd highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
14.7% 9.3%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
12th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
47.3% 54.8%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
17th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
14.8% 7.7%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
17th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Lower than 1% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
45.2% 22.5%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
14th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
12.2 7.7 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
14th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Lower than 44% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
7.5% 4.8% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.17% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
12th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 21% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
15.3 16.4 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
15th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
11.3 12.5 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
16th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Ealing.
Higher than 30% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
10.2% 18.9%* 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.

SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).

Nearby secondary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Islip Manor High School's Ofsted rating?

Islip Manor High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 July 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.

How did Islip Manor High School do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 30% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points below the England average of 45%.

Would parents recommend Islip Manor High School?

67% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Islip Manor High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is Islip Manor High School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Islip Manor High School as their first choice for 78 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 34 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.