The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.2
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 138 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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 931
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 22.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- THE ROSEDALE HEWENS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Belishia Visser (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkside Studio College
Secondary · Very close
Rosedale Primary School
Primary · Very close
McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 604m away
Wood End Park Academy
Primary · 698m away
Lake Farm Park Academy
Primary · 846m away
Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Grange Park School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hayes Park School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rosedale College a selective school?
No. Rosedale College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rosedale College's Ofsted rating?
Rosedale College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rosedale College?
Rosedale College currently has 931 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rosedale College take?
Rosedale College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rosedale College?
Rosedale College is in Hayes, UB3 2SE, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rosedale College have a sixth form?
Yes, Rosedale College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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