Harlington School
Hayes, UB3 1PB · Hillingdon · secondary school
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14th of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 458 of them, against 5.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.3 · 43 | 46% | 1.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 38% | 2.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.8 · 38 | 15% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harlington School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was +0.27, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,409 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,445. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in raising their Attainment 8 scores towards the national median? What specific support structures are in place for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 outcomes? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Harlington School
Overview
Harlington School is described as a “happy and welcoming place” where pupils feel safe and behaviour has improved significantly. The inspection found that the school provides strong pastoral and academic support, with a “highly ambitious” curriculum that benefits all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders are highly focused on further improvement, having navigated considerable organisational change while maintaining staff unity and ambition.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “broad range of subjects” and effective teaching approaches, such as thoughtful questioning and regular recaps, which help them “know and remember more.”
- The school offers robust support, including mental health counselling, academic mentoring, and a new designated unit for pupils with SEND, creating a “nurturing environment.”
- A newly introduced reading strategy ensures weaker readers are quickly identified and supported, while attendance is improving through targeted strategies.
- Personal development is enhanced by a well-designed programme covering faiths, healthy relationships, consent, and high-quality careers guidance.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not sufficiently use assessment strategies to check and address pupils’ misconceptions, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- The new approach to behaviour is not yet fully understood or consistently applied by all staff, causing some pupils to struggle with high expectations.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.3 |
| 2024/25 | 42.5 |
| 2025/26 | 43.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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