HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)
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About HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is a large state sixth-form college in Hillingdon, and its headline academic metrics sit below the local authority average for secondary schools. The college’s Progress 8 score for A-levels is -0.09, which is lower than the Hillingdon LA average of 0.06 for secondary schools. This negative value suggests that, on average, students achieve slightly less than expected given their prior attainment. The college’s average points per entry of 27.69, equivalent to a grade of C-, also reflects a middling performance compared with local peers. For context, the top-performing schools in the borough — Bishopshalt, Northwood, and Queensmead — all post positive Progress 8 scores above 0.6, so HRUC is clearly not competing at the same academic level as these selective or high-achieving schools. However, the college’s value-added banding is rated as ‘Average’, meaning it is not significantly underperforming statistically, just not exceeding expectations either.
Looking more closely at the 2023/24 A-level results, 270 students took A-levels, with only 1.4% achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects. The average grade across the best three A-levels was a C, with a points score of 29.95. This places the college firmly in the middle of the pack for post-16 outcomes in Hillingdon. The college’s Progress 8 confidence interval ranges from -0.19 to 0.00, which means the true performance could be slightly better or worse, but the upper bound still doesn’t reach the LA average. For parents comparing options, this is a college where students typically leave with solid C-grade passes rather than the top grades seen at the borough’s outstanding schools. The nearest outstanding-rated school, Vyners School, is just 1.1 km away and offers a clear alternative for families prioritising higher academic outcomes.
On the practical side, HRUC offers an impressive range of facilities for a state college, including a gymnasium, astro turf, sports hall, swimming pool, theatre, and science labs — all of which support a broad extracurricular programme. Clubs include Eco Club, Art Club, Coding, Gardening, and Young Enterprise, alongside sports like athletics, martial arts, and netball. The college is non-denominational and co-educational, catering for students aged 16 to 99, which is unusual and suggests a strong adult education element. It is not a boarding school. For families in Hillingdon, this college suits students who want a wide choice of subjects and activities in a well-equipped setting, but who are not aiming for the most competitive university courses. The oversubscription picture is not provided, but given its average outcomes, it is likely less pressured than the top-performing local schools.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 1NQ |
| Headteacher | Dylan McTaggart |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
GCSE Results
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
30.4
'22/23
26.7
'23/24
27.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2341%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 1270 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
4%
Russell Group
5%
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)41%
- Employment26%
- Not sustained15%
- Further education9%
- Apprenticeship4%
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- Mathematics42
- Psychology36
- Biology33
- Sociology31
- Chemistry30
- Business Studies:Single19
- Media/Film/Tv Studies15
- Government and Politics13
- Law13
- History11
- Physics11
- Economics8
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.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
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Contact Information
Park Road, Uxbridge
Hillingdon, UB8 1NQ
Journey to School
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