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Heston Community School

Hounslow, TW5 0QRSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
Progress 8
+0.29
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
151 1st-choice / 194 places
Ranking
#856
of 3,141 nationally

About Heston Community School

Heston Community School is a popular choice among local families, with 552 applications for 194 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.85. Of those applications, 144 were first-preference offers, suggesting strong demand from parents who actively want their child at this school. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary in Hounslow, with a sixth form and a capacity of 1,395 pupils, currently home to 1,323. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision. This combination of strong demand and high Ofsted grades for the non-academic side of school life points to a school that parents trust to look after their children well.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHeston Road, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW5 0QR
HeadteacherRanjit Berdesha
Local AuthorityHounslow
Number of Pupils1,323
Free School Meals (FSM)33.9%
School Capacity1,323 / 1,395 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Art StudiosAstro TurfMusic RoomsLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumTennis CourtsSwimming PoolSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

21

Sports

FootballCross CountryBadmintonNetballRugbyCricketRowingSwimmingBasketballHockey

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingScience ClubNewspaperDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsFilm ClubEco ClubYoung EnterpriseDramaDebate

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heston Community School

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