UTC Heathrow
About UTC Heathrow
UTC Heathrow sits in the Hillingdon local authority, a secondary school for students aged 14 to 19 with a mixed intake. It is a university technical college, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across all areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2017, when it was judged to require improvement. However, when it comes to academic progress, the school ranks 20th out of 21 same-type schools in Hillingdon, placing it in the bottom percentile locally. The top-performing peers in the borough are Bishopshalt School, Northwood School, and Queensmead School, all of which achieved significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The nearest outstanding-rated school is Northwood School, just 0.1 km away, which gives local families a starkly different option within walking distance.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About UTC Heathrow
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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications