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Chiswick School

Hounslow, W4 3UNSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
Progress 8
+0.45
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
242 1st-choice / 235 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#573 of 3,141 nationally

About Chiswick School

Chiswick School has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.45 is the standout metric here, placing it in the top 25 percent of schools nationally and ranking it 10th out of 19 secondary schools in Hounslow. That score is just above the local authority average of 0.44, meaning pupils at Chiswick make stronger progress than most of their peers across the borough. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 53.5 is solid, and 73.6 percent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate sits at 39.8 percent, with 32.8 percent achieving the qualification at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the school’s value-added score of 0.38 is rated above average, and the average grade for best three A-levels is a B-.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBurlington Lane, London, Hounslow, W4 3UN
HeadteacherLaura Ellener
Local AuthorityHounslow
Number of Pupils1,590
Free School Meals (FSM)30.4%
School Capacity1,590 / 1,300 (122% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Astro TurfDining HallScience LabsSports HallLibrarySixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsICT SuiteSwimming PoolMusic RoomsTennis CourtsTheatre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

GymnasticsMartial ArtsNetballHockeyCricketTennisCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraYoung EnterpriseArt ClubBook ClubDramaScience ClubDuke of EdinburghGardeningChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: chiswickschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiswick School

Chiswick School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.