The Heathland School

A outstanding community school school in Hounslow. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Heathland School.

Hounslow, TW45JD Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.49
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.6%
Continue in education or training
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
30 April 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wellington Road South
Hounslow, TW45JD
Phone
2085724411
Website
heathland.hounslow.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102539
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD
Website
http://www.heathland.hounslow.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1679 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,863
Free School Meals
28.5% (531 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.3
English Attainment 8:
10.6
Maths Attainment 8:
10.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.3
Ebacc English:
99.3%
Ebacc Entry:
41.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.1%
Ebacc Languages:
72.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.49
Progress 8 Range:
0.31 to 0.66
University Progression:
72.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
74.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
256 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.6 (+25.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
41.8 (+22.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.9 (+12.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.49 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
116 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
233
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,863 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★★
(15 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(43 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Commitment to Excellence"

Respect Tolerance Empathy Commitment to Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr J M Rose welcomes families and describes The Heathland School as a place where every child deserves a great school on their doorstep, supported by talented staff to achieve exceptional outcomes. The school emphasises a broad, enriching curriculum, a strong ethos of Commitment to Excellence, high standards, a diverse and inclusive community, and a track record of university successes for Sixth Form. The message conveys that pupils should flourish, develop confidence and create lasting, happy memories at Heathland.

Facilities

The Library The Dining Hall

Curriculum Highlights

Core EBacc emphasis (English, Mathematics, Science, Languages and Humanities). RE is taught to GCSE as a statement of our commitment to tolerance and inclusivity. A wide range of GCSE courses including the Arts (Art, Photography, Music, Drama; Performing Arts), Design and Technology (Food and Nutrition; Design and Technology; Art and Design Textiles), i-media, Travel and Tourism and Sport, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Geography, History, Languages (French/Spanish), English, Mathematics, and more. In Key Stage 4 there are five pathways to meet pupil needs, with options including Triple Science, Core, IT or Travel & Tourism, Food or Sport, English and Mathematics, EAL Support and a variety of other subjects such as Art, Computer Science, Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Textiles, and more. In Sixth Form, there is a wide range of A Level subjects and Vocational courses, EPQ, and progression support; the Sixth Form is described as the largest in the borough with strong university progression.

Admissions Criteria

The Heathland School follows the London Borough of Hounslow admission policy. For in-year admissions (Years 7–11), parents must contact the School Admissions Team; if a place is available, the Local Authority informs parents in writing and the school should be contacted to arrange an interview with the Deputy Head (Pupil Support). Sixth Form admissions require meeting entry requirements for A level courses: Core Pathway (3 A levels) requires a total point score of at least 44 in the best 8 subjects with at least a grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language; Extended Pathway (4 A levels) requires a total point score of at least 56 with at least a grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language; there are Additional Subject Specific Criteria for various subjects; first priority is given to students from within the school (internal), with external applicants considered subject to availability; it will not be permitted for students to repeat the same course. Interested applicants should contact the school for details.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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