The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
20.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,499
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Ms Rhona Johnston (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDeanesfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bourne Primary School
Primary · 742m away
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Field End Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Field End Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Willow Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Islip Manor High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Earlsmead Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queensmead School a selective school?
No. Queensmead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Queensmead School?
Queensmead School currently has 1,499 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queensmead School take?
Queensmead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queensmead School?
Queensmead School is in Ruislip, HA4 0LS, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queensmead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queensmead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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