The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.1
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
21.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 63 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 254
- Capacity
- 25%
- FSM
- 44.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Headteacher Salma Riley-Haque (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Harefield School a selective school?
No. Harefield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harefield School's Ofsted rating?
Harefield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harefield School?
Harefield School currently has 254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harefield School take?
Harefield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harefield School?
Harefield School is in Uxbridge, UB9 6ET, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harefield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Harefield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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