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UTC Heathrow

Hillingdon, HA6 1QGSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
-1.61
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,109
of 3,141 nationally

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

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPotter Street, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 1QG
HeadteacherJasmit Kallah
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils249
Free School Meals (FSM)35.2%
School Capacity249 / 600 (42% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolSports HallScience LabsSixth Form CentreArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

GymnasticsHockeyTennisAthleticsBasketballBadminton

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChoirNewspaperDramaArt ClubGardeningCodingModel United NationsDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About UTC Heathrow

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