Queensmead School
Ruislip, HA4 0LS · Hillingdon · secondary school
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4th 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 — 9.5/10 against 910 of them, against 9.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 86 | 35% | 3.01 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 68.2 · 89 | 30% | 2.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.68 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.1 · 89 | 10% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queensmead School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.68 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in CREST Awards, the Jack Petchey “Speak Out” Challenge, and The Scholars Programme. Arts activities include drama productions, concerts, and music tuition. Trips visit Berlin, Krakow, Bletchley Park, the BMW Factory, the Design Museum, Kew Gardens, London’s West End, London Zoo, and the Natural History Museum. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,502 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,476. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Queensmead School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders and staff provide a high-quality education, resulting in pupils who are "well prepared for their next steps" and feel a "strong sense of belonging." Inspectors found that the school meets safeguarding standards and operates with a "strong, shared understanding" of its strengths, creating an environment where pupils "achieve very well across the curriculum."
Strengths
- Pupils "build deep knowledge across subjects" due to a "well organised" curriculum and teaching that helps them "remember important ideas."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs "achieve well from their starting points," receiving targeted support that is frequently reviewed.
- Attendance is high, with leaders who "track attendance closely each day" and work with families to "remove barriers."
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils "act with integrity, responsibility and independence" and bullying is "uncommon."
- Sixth form students benefit from an "ambitious programme" that prepares them securely for adult life through "tailored support" and comprehensive careers guidance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek "continued improvement" to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils."
- The school must focus on "overcoming barriers" for disadvantaged pupils, those with special educational needs, and those known to children’s social care.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.2 |
| 2024/25 | 55.5 |
| 2025/26 | 57.1 |
| 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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