Space Studio West London
64%
Capacity
192
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Space Studio West London
Space Studio West London’s headline Progress 8 score of -1.13 sits well below the Hounslow local authority average of 0.44 for secondary schools, placing it 19th out of 22 schools in the borough and in the bottom 50 nationally. This is a specialist 14-19 state school with a distinct focus on space and engineering, which may partly explain its unusual profile: it takes students from Year 10 onwards, often from a wide catchment, and its small cohort of 192 pupils is significantly under its 300-capacity. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 33.1 is modest, and just 37.3% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. On the EBacc measure, entry rates are negligible at 1.3%, and no pupils entered the full EBacc combination. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management, sixth-form provision, and overall effectiveness all judged Good.
At A-level, the school’s value-added score of -0.35 is classed as ‘Below average’, with pupils averaging 24.32 points per entry, equivalent to a D+ grade. The best three A-levels averaged 23.97 points, also a D+. Only 4.8% of entries achieved grades AAB or higher. The sixth form is small, with 29 pupils in the data, and the school’s sixth-form provision was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Compared with the LA average Progress 8 of 0.44, Space Studio’s -1.13 represents a significant gap, though the school’s specialist intake and late-entry model mean it serves a different cohort from mainstream secondaries. The school’s Progress 8 breakdown shows particularly weak results in open subjects (-1.7) and languages (-1.48), while maths (-0.79) and English (-0.96) are closer to the national average but still negative.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, gymnasium, theatre, and science labs, alongside clubs such as Eco Club, Young Enterprise, Coding, and Model UN. Sports on offer include rowing, martial arts, and rugby. SEND provisions cover a broad spectrum including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs. With 34.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake. It is not oversubscribed, and its specialist focus on space and engineering may appeal to families seeking an alternative to traditional academic routes, particularly those interested in STEM careers. The school is non-religious and co-educational, with no boarding or nursery provision.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 14 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Letchworth Avenue, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW14 9PE |
| Headteacher | Sarah Johnson-Scott |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.1% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 300 (64% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.13)
3061st of 3,141
Nationally
479th of 487
In London
19th of 19
In Hounslow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less 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
24.4
'22/23
23.2
'23/24
24.3
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
2022/2375%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 44 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)75%
- FE college11%
- Not sustained5%
- Apprenticeship2%
93% 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
2022/2331%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 32 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
6%
Russell Group
13%
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.
- Employment34%
- University (HE)31%
- Other education13%
- Not sustained9%
- Further education6%
- Apprenticeship3%
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- Chemistry15
- Mathematics12
- Psychology11
- Biology10
- Physics8
- Computer Studies / Computing5
- English Literature5
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
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half 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
- Asian26.1%
- White British25.5%
- White (other)13.0%
- Mixed12.5%
- Black0.5%
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.
75% 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.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given 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.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
8
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.
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Letchworth Avenue, Hounslow
Hounslow, TW14 9PE
Letchworth Avenue, Hounslow
Hounslow, TW14 9PE
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