Ruislip High School
Ruislip, HA4 0BY · Hillingdon · secondary school
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6th 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 — 6.9/10 against 882 of them, against 7.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.3 · 56 | 30% | 1.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.62 · 88 | 25% | 2.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.1 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ruislip High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.62 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,311 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,300. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Outstanding standards with a high pupil-to-place ratio?
What Ofsted said about Ruislip High School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at this school, benefiting from a “highly ambitious education” and an environment where inclusivity is central. Leaders maintain “high expectations and standards” that keep pupils safe and support them to “achieve very highly across the curriculum.” The report describes a calm, focused setting where behaviour is “impeccable” and staff work closely with pupils to ensure success.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “rich and highly ambitious curriculum” where pupils “build on knowledge sequentially,” ensuring strong progression in subjects like science.
- Teachers “check carefully what pupils have learned” and use expertise to address misconceptions, while the school prioritises a “love of and culture of reading.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “strong,” allowing them to progress through the same curriculum as peers with “well-targeted additional support.”
- Pupils receive “excellent quality of careers advice and guidance,” with a programme “woven into the academic curriculum” and links to employers.
- The school offers a “broad range of enrichment opportunities,” including sports, music, and leadership roles, fostering equal access to extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 54.1 |
| 2024/25 | 54.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.1 |
| 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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