The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.42
Band 4Source: 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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 115 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 858
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 37.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Head
- Ms Marion Budd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Eastcote Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Tree Primary School
Primary · 354m away
Earlsmead Primary School
Primary · 674m away
Queensmead School
Secondary · 1.1km away
John Chilton School
Special school · 1.1km away
Rooks Heath School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Deanesfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Belvue School
Special school · 1.3km away
Heathland School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Islip Manor High School a selective school?
No. Islip Manor High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Islip Manor High School's Ofsted rating?
Islip Manor High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Islip Manor High School?
Islip Manor High School currently has 858 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Islip Manor High School take?
Islip Manor High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Islip Manor High School?
Islip Manor High School is in Northolt, UB5 4HP, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Islip Manor High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Islip Manor High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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