The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,323
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 33.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- Trust
- HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ranjit Berdesha (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Heston Road, Heston, Hounslow, TW5 0QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeston Primary School
Primary · Very close
Tarbiyyah Secondary School for Boys
Independent · 438m away
Tarbiyyah Primary School
Independent · 439m away
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 457m away
Lampton School
Secondary · 753m away
Lampton Academy
Secondary · 753m away
Springwell School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary Norwood Green
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Heston Community School a selective school?
No. Heston Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Heston Community School's Ofsted rating?
Heston Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heston Community School?
Heston Community School currently has 1,323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heston Community School take?
Heston Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Heston Community School?
Heston Community School is in Hounslow, TW5 0QR, in the Hounslow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heston Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Heston Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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