The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.0
10.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
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
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 175 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,283
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- VANGUARD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLady Bankes Primary School
Primary · 617m away
Ruislip Gardens Primary School
Primary · 921m away
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Deanesfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Field End Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Field End Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Warrender Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ruislip High School a selective school?
No. Ruislip High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ruislip High School's Ofsted rating?
Ruislip High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ruislip High School?
Ruislip High School currently has 1,283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ruislip High School take?
Ruislip High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ruislip High School?
Ruislip High School is in Ruislip, HA4 0BY, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ruislip High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ruislip High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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