Heston Community School
95%
Capacity
1,323
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
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.
Academically, Heston Community School delivers solid results. Its Progress 8 score of 0.29 is above the national average and ranks it 13th out of 19 schools in Hounslow, though it sits below the local authority average of 0.44. The school’s Attainment 8 score is 48.6, and 73.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 51% reaching grade 5 or above. Progress in English is notably strong at 0.75, while maths progress is more modest at 0.11. At A-level, the school’s value-added score of 0.41 is well above average, and the average points per entry is 35.71, equivalent to a B- grade. The best three A-levels average out at a C+, and 9% of entries were graded AAB or higher. The school also has a high EBacc entry rate of 81.8%, with 42.9% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rowing, rugby, and hockey, while clubs range from coding and Model UN to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise. SEND provision is comprehensive, covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and physical disabilities, among others, with a resourced provision on site. With 33.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse catchment. It suits families who want a large, well-ordered school with strong pastoral care and a sixth form that adds clear academic value, but who are also comfortable that its Progress 8 score, while above average, is not the highest in the borough.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Heston Road, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW5 0QR |
| Headteacher | Ranjit Berdesha |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Number of Pupils | 1,323 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,323 / 1,395 (95% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.29)
856th of 3,141
Nationally
246th of 487
In London
13th of 19
In Hounslow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more 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
39.1
'22/23
37.5
'23/24
35.7
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
2022/2371%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 193 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)71%
- FE college23%
- Not sustained4%
- Employment1%
95% 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
2022/2371%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 148 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
10%
Russell Group
11%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
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)71%
- Employment12%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Further 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- Psychology40
- Mathematics30
- Chemistry24
- Business Studies:Single22
- Biology21
- Economics21
- History17
- Sociology14
- Government and Politics9
- Physics8
- Art and Design (Graphics)7
- English Literature4
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
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
21Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed194
552
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
151 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian51.7%
- Mixed7.8%
- White (other)6.8%
- White British2.5%
- Black0.8%
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.
Half 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.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
15
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
13
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 Heston Community School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Heston Road, Hounslow
Hounslow, TW5 0QR
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