The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.1
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,021
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- Trust
- ISLEWORTH AND SYON SCHOOL FOR BOYS
- Head
- Co Headteacher Simon / Jo Fisher / Higginbottom (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ridgeway Road, Isleworth, TW7 5LJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Isleworth and Syon School for Boys a selective school?
No. Isleworth and Syon School for Boys is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Isleworth and Syon School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys currently has 1,021 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Isleworth and Syon School for Boys take?
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys is in Isleworth, TW7 5LJ, in the Hounslow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Isleworth and Syon School for Boys have a sixth form?
Yes, Isleworth and Syon School for Boys has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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