The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.7
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
99%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.36
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 268 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 140 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,773
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Trust
- GRAND UNION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nathan Walters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
11 Montague Waye, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · Very close
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 343m away
Featherstone Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 608m away
The Sybil Elgar School
Independent · 829m away
Havelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp
Primary · 857m away
Norwood Green Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 861m away
Norwood Green Junior School
Primary · 861m away
Wolf Fields Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Questions parents ask
Is Featherstone High School a selective school?
No. Featherstone High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Featherstone High School's Ofsted rating?
Featherstone High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Featherstone High School?
Featherstone High School currently has 1,773 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Featherstone High School take?
Featherstone High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Featherstone High School?
Featherstone High School is in Southall, UB2 5HF, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Featherstone High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Featherstone High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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