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Queensmead School

Hillingdon, HA4 0LSSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
Progress 8
+0.68
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
223 1st-choice / 238 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#301 of 3,141 nationally

About Queensmead School

Queensmead School’s Progress 8 score of 0.68 places it well above the national average and significantly ahead of the Hillingdon local authority average of 0.06. That gap is striking: pupils here make nearly two-thirds of a grade more progress per subject than the typical student in the borough. The school ranks third out of 21 secondary schools in Hillingdon, putting it in the top 15% locally, and sits within the top 10% nationally. Its progress 8 banding is officially classified as ‘well above average’, and the school outperforms the LA average across every component of the measure — English, maths, the EBacc subjects, and open subjects. For parents comparing schools within Hillingdon, Queensmead is clearly one of the strongest academic performers, sitting just behind Bishopshalt School and Northwood School in the local rankings.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressQueens Walk, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 0LS
HeadteacherRhona Johnston
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils1,499
Free School Meals (FSM)21.3%
School Capacity1,499 / 1,476 (102% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolICT SuiteSports HallTennis CourtsGymnasiumMusic RoomsLibrarySixth Form CentreArt StudiosDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

BadmintonFootballRugbyRowingCricketSwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDuke of EdinburghCodingFilm ClubDebateYoung EnterpriseNewspaperChoirChessModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:25

Source: queensmeadschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queensmead School

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