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Hewens College

Hillingdon, UB4 8JPSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
May 2025
Progress 8
+0.20
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.3×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 111 places
Ranking
#1,085
of 3,141 nationally

About Hewens College

Hewens College in Hillingdon is a mixed secondary school with a sixth form, currently educating 412 pupils against a capacity of 750. That leaves significant room for growth, and the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 181 applications for 111 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.63, with 32 first-preference offers made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.4%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and suggests a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school is led by headteacher Marlene Littlefair and has no religious character. Its intake is relatively small for a secondary of this size, and the gap between current pupil numbers and capacity indicates that the school has room to expand further if demand continues to grow.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHewens Road, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB4 8JP
HeadteacherMarlene Littlefair
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils412
Free School Meals (FSM)26.4%
School Capacity412 / 750 (55% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Sixth Form CentreSwimming PoolDining HallSports HallTheatrePlaying FieldsTennis CourtsGymnasiumArt StudiosScience LabsMusic RoomsICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

TennisBadmintonRowingCricketGymnasticsHockeyRugbyAthleticsMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubArt ClubYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsFilm ClubGardeningDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hewens College

Hewens College has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.