The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,445
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 34.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Head
- Mr Christopher Richards (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Boyd Avenue, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHambrough Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School
Independent · 339m away
Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre
Nursery · 427m away
North Primary School
Primary · 448m away
Beaconsfield Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 588m away
Blair Peach Primary School
Primary · 636m away
Dairy Meadow Primary School
Primary · 770m away
Havelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp
Primary · 879m away
Questions parents ask
Is Villiers High School a selective school?
No. Villiers High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Villiers High School's Ofsted rating?
Villiers High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Villiers High School?
Villiers High School currently has 1,445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Villiers High School take?
Villiers High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Villiers High School?
Villiers High School is in Southall, UB1 3BT, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Villiers High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Villiers High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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