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Ruislip High School

Hillingdon, HA4 0BYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2023
Progress 8
+0.62
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
275 1st-choice / 196 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#352 of 3,141 nationally

About Ruislip High School

Ruislip High School is a mixed state secondary in Hillingdon that is heavily oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 1,026 applications for just 196 places, an oversubscription ratio of 5.23, with 275 families putting it as their first preference. It currently has 1,283 pupils on roll, very close to its official capacity of 1,300, so it is effectively full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18%, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools but not unusually high for a London borough. The school is non-denominational and has no religious character, so its appeal is broad across the local community. It operates an 11-18 age range and includes a sixth form, meaning most students can stay on site for their post-16 studies. The headteacher is Gareth Davies, who leads a school that has held an Outstanding rating from Ofsted since at least its 2011 inspection.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 0BY
HeadteacherGareth Davies
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils1,283
Free School Meals (FSM)18.0%
School Capacity1,283 / 1,300 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolICT SuiteAstro TurfSports HallMusic RoomsScience LabsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

GymnasticsRowingSwimmingCricketBadmintonRugbyMartial ArtsFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingModel United NationsChessFilm ClubDebateGardeningDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: ruisliphigh.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ruislip High School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.