SchoolScoresUTC Heathrow
University technical college · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
Potter Street, Northwood, HA6 1QG
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 February 2023.
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 |
| 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
50 pupils in this year group.
22% — 28 points below the Hillingdon average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% | 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. | 32.2 | 47.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.5 | 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.
31 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Hillingdon average, and 2 points above 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. | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 42% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 39% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 94% |
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 | 8% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 23% | 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. | 27.5 | 33.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
5 subjects, 13 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 6 | 0% | 17% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, Physics, Design and Technology (Product Design), 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.
86 students in this year group.
76% — about the same as the Hillingdon average, and 3 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. | 76% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 16% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 22% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 76% |
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.
54 students in this year group.
61% — 2 points below the Hillingdon average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 61% | 63% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 4% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 69% | 61% |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.4% | 28.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 10.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Lower than 4% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Lower than 1% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 43.8% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 28.1 | 9.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Lower than 12% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 5.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.40% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Higher than 85% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Higher than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 22 state secondary schools in Hillingdon. Higher than 88% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 23.5% | 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
- Northwood School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haydon School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Helen's School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 65% A*/A at A level
- Northwood College for Girls GDST 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 46% A*/A at A level
- St Martin's School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bishop Ramsey CofE School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Pinner High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nower Hill High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hatch End High School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Merchant Taylors' School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 69% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is UTC Heathrow's Ofsted rating?
UTC Heathrow was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 February 2023.
How did UTC Heathrow do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 22% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 23 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146375.
- 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.