The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.2 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
32.2
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.28
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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 31 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jasmit Kallah
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Potter Street, Northwood, HA6 1QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthwood School
Secondary · Very close
Hillside Junior School
Primary · 580m away
Hillside Infant School
Primary · 580m away
Pinner Wood School
Primary · 744m away
Harlyn Primary School
Primary · 780m away
St John's School
Independent · 1.0km away
Frithwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Helen's School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is UTC Heathrow's Ofsted rating?
UTC Heathrow was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend UTC Heathrow?
UTC Heathrow currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Heathrow take?
UTC Heathrow caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Heathrow?
UTC Heathrow is in Northwood, HA6 1QG, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Heathrow have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Heathrow has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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