Haydon School
76%
Capacity
1,549
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Haydon School
Haydon School is a popular choice among Hillingdon families, with 434 applications for 223 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.95. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, and 78 of those applicants listed it as their first preference. The school does not publish a formal parent-view survey, so the best signal of local satisfaction is this consistent demand. It is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a large roll of 1,549 students against a capacity of 2,040. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated the school Good overall, with all five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — all judged Good. That is a step down from its previous inspection in 2007, when it was rated Outstanding across the board.
Academically, Haydon’s Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 cohort was -0.19, placing it in the below-average band nationally and 16th out of 21 schools in Hillingdon. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.06, so pupils here make slightly less progress than peers in similar schools across the borough. The Attainment 8 score sits at 49.3, and 68.7 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, dropping to 51.6 per cent at grade 5 or above. The EBacc entry rate is low at 18.5 per cent, with just 11.4 per cent achieving the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the school’s value-added score is -0.13, also below average, and the average points per entry is 29.37, equivalent to a C grade. The best three A-levels average out at a C grade as well, with 7.9 per cent of entries achieving AAB or higher.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, art studios, music rooms, a library and a dedicated sixth-form centre. Sports provision covers football, netball, hockey, basketball, gymnastics, athletics, cross country and badminton, while extracurricular options include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model United Nations, coding, orchestra, debate and Young Enterprise. Haydon has a broad SEND offer, with specialist support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, dyslexia, social and emotional mental health, and physical disabilities. With 22.9 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively diverse intake. It will suit families who value a large, well-resourced comprehensive with a strong sixth form and a wide choice of clubs, but who are comfortable with academic outcomes that sit below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Wiltshire Lane, Pinner, Hillingdon, HA5 2LX |
| Headteacher | Robert Jones |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 1,549 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,549 / 2,040 (76% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.19)
1979th of 3,141
Nationally
401st of 487
In London
16th of 21
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.8
'22/23
28.7
'23/24
29.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2364%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 310 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)64%
- FE college20%
- Sixth form college7%
- Not sustained3%
- Employment2%
- Apprenticeship1%
96% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2366%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 195 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
26%
Russell Group
28%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)66%
- Employment14%
- Not sustained10%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Further education1%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology65
- Mathematics50
- Law46
- Economics44
- Business Studies:Single41
- Biology34
- History32
- Sociology32
- Chemistry28
- Computer Studies / Computing18
- Media/Film/Tv Studies18
- Physics17
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed223
434
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: haydonschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British36.0%
- Asian21.6%
- Mixed16.3%
- White (other)9.3%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Haydon School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Wiltshire Lane, Pinner
Hillingdon, HA5 2LX
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