The Heathland School
Hounslow, TW4 5JD · Hounslow · secondary school
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5th of 20 secondary schools in Hounslow 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 — 8.9/10 against 871 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.9 · 73 | 30% | 2.19 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.49 · 83 | 25% | 2.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.7 · 73 | 10% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Heathland School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.49 in 2023/24, 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 (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cantonese Club, Book Club, International cookery club, Crochet club, and Electronics Club. Sports include Football, Rugby, Rounders, Athletics, Hockey, Tennis, and Netball, alongside Duke of Edinburgh Silver Sports. Arts and music features the Heathland School Production and Bengali classical music. Trips include Outward Bound Adventure, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,759 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,679. 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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How does the school
What Ofsted said about The Heathland School
Overview
The report states that pupils receive an "exceptional education" within a school judged as "Outstanding" for overall effectiveness. Leaders maintain "high expectations" for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a highly motivated and courteous student body. The curriculum is described as "broad and ambitious," ensuring pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Leaders have crafted an "excellent curriculum" where key knowledge is "sequenced well" to help pupils embed ideas and tackle complex concepts with confidence.
- The provision for personal development is "exceptional," offering a "carefully designed programme" for personal, social and health education alongside extensive extracurricular activities.
- Reading is a clear priority, with leaders identifying gaps and providing intervention so pupils can "access the ambitious curriculum."
- Staff retention is high due to "considered" workload management and "developmental" ongoing training that encourages collaboration.
- Governors administer their roles effectively, using their experience to "support and challenge leaders appropriately."
Areas to improve
- Recent changes to behaviour systems are "not as embedded" during less formal times in the school day, requiring leaders to persist in working closely with pupils to meet high expectations.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.9 |
| 2024/25 | 52.0 |
| 2025/26 | 50.7 |
| 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
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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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