The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 192 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,368
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 41.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Head
- Mr Antonio D'Onofrio (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Pinkwell Lane, Harlington, Hayes, UB3 1PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPinkwell Primary School
Primary · Very close
William Byrd Primary Academy
Primary · 831m away
Global Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Cranford Park Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Lady Nafisa School
Independent · 1.6km away
Botwell House Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Cherry Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Heathrow Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harlington School a selective school?
No. Harlington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harlington School's Ofsted rating?
Harlington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harlington School?
Harlington School currently has 1,368 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harlington School take?
Harlington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harlington School?
Harlington School is in Hayes, UB3 1PB, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harlington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Harlington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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