The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 269 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 140 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,830
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- Head
- Mr Mike Rose (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTuring House School
Secondary · 998m away
Nelson Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heathfield Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Heathfield Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sparrow Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Twickenham School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Heathland School a selective school?
No. The Heathland School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Heathland School's Ofsted rating?
The Heathland School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Heathland School?
The Heathland School currently has 1,830 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Heathland School take?
The Heathland School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Heathland School?
The Heathland School is in Hounslow, TW4 5JD, in the Hounslow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Heathland School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Heathland School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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