SchoolScoresThe Heathland School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD
020 8572 4411 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 30 April 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
110 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hounslow comparisons use the 12 of its 21 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 | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 15% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 70 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 59% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 62% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Hounslow figures pool parents at the Hounslow 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
269 pupils in this year group.
57% — 4 points above the Hounslow average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% | 53% | 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. | 52 | 49.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 4.6 | 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.
269 pupils in this year group.
97% — 4 points above the Hounslow average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 71% | 60% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 24% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 97% |
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
204 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 19% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 49% | 50% | 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. | 33.6 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
22 subjects, 621 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 103 | 9% | 30% | 40% |
| Economics | 71 | 0% | 10% | 26% |
| Psychology | 62 | 0% | 6% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 57 | 2% | 16% | 30% |
| Physics | 57 | 2% | 19% | 31% |
| Biology | 53 | 4% | 21% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 35 | 0% | 9% | 16% |
| Sociology | 35 | 3% | 23% | 20% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 34 | 3% | 18% | 24% |
| Government and Politics | 19 | 5% | 16% | 26% |
| English Literature | 16 | 6% | 19% | 23% |
| History | 15 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 15 | 13% | 33% | 59% |
| Art and Design | 10 | 10% | 50% | 34% |
| Religious Studies | 10 | 0% | 40% | 22% |
| Geography | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Spanish, Arabic, Punjabi.
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.
242 students in this year group.
88% — 8 points above the Hounslow average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 19% | 18% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 88% |
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.
248 students in this year group.
82% — 8 points above the Hounslow average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 82% | 74% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 22% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 82% |
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 Hounslow. 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 265 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 324 |
| Of those, offered a place | 226 (70%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,047 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.7 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
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 | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.3% | 30.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 12.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 61.7% | 51.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 45% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.3% | 19.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 10.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 5.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.11% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 24% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5 | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 82% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6% | 19.0%* | 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
- Turing House School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mark's Catholic School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 72% grade 5+ English and maths
- Twickenham School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 4 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lift Kingsley 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lampton Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Springwest Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Logic Studio School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Richmond upon Thames School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Waldegrave School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 82% grade 5+ English and maths
- Reach Academy Hanworth Park 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Heathland School's Ofsted rating?
The Heathland School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2024.
How did The Heathland School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Heathland School?
84% of the 110 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Heathland School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Heathland School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 324 families put The Heathland School as their first choice for 265 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 226 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 102539.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- 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.