The Heathland School
109%
Capacity
1,830
Pupils
4.4x
Demand
About The Heathland School
The Heathland School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 1,160 applications for just 265 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.38. Of those, 354 families put it as their first preference, and 224 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents see real value here. The school is a mixed, non-faith secondary for ages 11 to 18, and it’s one of seven schools in Hounslow rated Outstanding by Ofsted. In its most recent graded inspection in April 2024, inspectors gave top marks across the board — quality of education, personal development, sixth-form provision and leadership and management all came out as Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes were rated Good. The headteacher is Mike Rose, and the school currently has 1,830 pupils on roll, which is above its stated capacity of 1,679.
Academically, the school performs well above the national average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.49 is classed as ‘Above average’, and it sits slightly above the Hounslow local authority average of 0.44. In the Attainment 8 measure, pupils achieved an average score of 51.9. At GCSE level, 77.6% of pupils secured a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 59% achieved a grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score was 4.77, with 72.8% of pupils entered for the full EBacc combination. In the sixth form, the picture is more mixed: the value-added score was -0.18, which is classed as ‘Below average’, and the average points per entry was 31.26, equivalent to a grade C. Nationally, the school ranks 525th out of 3,141 schools on Progress 8, placing it in the top 25% of schools in the country.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, a theatre, music rooms and a sixth-form centre. There’s a wide range of clubs — from choir and orchestra to chess, eco club and Young Enterprise — and sports on offer include hockey, netball, gymnastics and dance. The school also publishes a broad list of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health support. With an oversubscription ratio of over four to one, this is a school where applying early and as a first preference matters. It will particularly suit families who want a large, non-denominational secondary with strong GCSE outcomes and a full range of facilities, and who are comfortable with the sixth form’s more average value-added results.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wellington Road South, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW4 5JD |
| Headteacher | Mike Rose |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Number of Pupils | 1,830 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,830 / 1,679 (109% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.49)
525th of 3,141
Nationally
173rd of 487
In London
9th of 19
In Hounslow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more 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
36.5
'22/23
33.6
'23/24
31.3
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
2022/2372%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 250 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
23%
Russell Group
25%
Top-third HE
3%
Oxford / Cambridge
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)72%
- Employment12%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Other education2%
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
14Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed265
1,160
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
354 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% 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
- Asian54.0%
- Mixed10.3%
- White (other)7.6%
- White British2.7%
- Black0.3%
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.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
10
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Heathland School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Wellington Road South, Hounslow
Hounslow, TW4 5JD
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