Hewens College
Hayes, UB4 8JP · Hillingdon · secondary school
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17th of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 856 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 23.3 · 6 | 46% | 0.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.2 · 65 | 38% | 2.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 35.9 · 7 | 15% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hewens College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 15.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join ICT, Crafts, Art, Culture, French, Chess, Mathematics, and Cross Stitch Clubs. Sports include Football, Rugby, Cricket, Basketball, Athletics, Rounders, Badminton, and Netball. Arts and music options include the Hewens Choir and Rock Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Hewens College
Overview
Hewens College is described as an inclusive school where pupils feel safe and value the "positive shift in culture." While behaviour, attendance, and personal development are rated as Good, the quality of education Requires improvement due to inconsistencies in teaching and lower-than-average outcomes for Key Stage 4 pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive conduct" and are "motivated to learn," contributing to a "calm and purposeful culture."
- The school offers a "rich personal, social, health and economic education curriculum" and a well-developed careers programme.
- Leaders have successfully improved behaviour and attendance, with "robust systems" ensuring daily attendance.
- Sixth-form students benefit from high expectations and learning activities that develop knowledge "in sufficient depth."
- Staff feel valued, and leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload management.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure work provides opportunities for pupils to "develop their subject-specific skills effectively" and deeper thinking, as current expectations are not high enough across the curriculum.
- Teachers need to assess pupils’ previous knowledge more consistently to identify and address gaps promptly, ensuring pupils develop the "intended depth of knowledge."
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 | 42.0 |
| 2024/25 | 34.0 |
| 2025/26 | 35.9 |
| 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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