Vyners School
133%
Capacity
1,515
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Vyners School
Vyners School sits within the London borough of Hillingdon, a local authority with 23 secondary schools, where it ranks 10th by Progress 8 score. That places it in the top half of the LA, though it is outpaced by the three top-performing peers: Bishopshalt School, Northwood School, and Queensmead School. The school is one of only four secondaries in Hillingdon currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its most recent graded inspection in 2019 confirmed that overall effectiveness rating, with leadership and management also judged Outstanding. An ungraded inspection in January 2025 found that standards had been maintained. The nearest other Outstanding-rated secondary is Ruislip High School, about 3.8 km away. Vyners is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary with a sixth form, and it is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 351 first-preference applications for 231 places, with a total of 1,152 applications across all preferences.
Academically, Vyners delivers results that sit comfortably above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.36 is classified as 'Above average' and compares favourably with the Hillingdon LA average of 0.06. The Attainment 8 score stands at 54.7, and 80.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 63.2% reaching grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 4.63, though only 25.5% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. In the sixth form, the school's value-added score is -0.02, which is rated as 'Average', and the average points per entry is 35.17, equivalent to a B- grade. The best three A-levels averaged 35.07 points, also a B-. Parent feedback is strong: 90% of the 193 respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 89% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there.
The school is well equipped with facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, gymnasium, science labs, music rooms, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include hockey, rugby, cricket, tennis, swimming, and gymnastics, while clubs range from choir and debate to coding, Model UN, and an eco club. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder, with a resourced provision also in place. The school is oversubscribed by a ratio of nearly 5:1, so families will need to be prepared for a competitive admissions process. Vyners suits families looking for a large, high-performing comprehensive with strong academic outcomes, a wide range of extracurriculars, and a sixth form that maintains solid A-level results.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Warren Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 8AB |
| Headteacher | Gary Mullings |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 1,515 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 1,515 / 1,136 (133% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.36)
730th of 3,141
Nationally
222nd of 487
In London
10th of 21
In Hillingdon
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
38.8
'22/23
35.4
'23/24
35.2
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
2022/2361%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 180 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)61%
- FE college26%
- Sixth form college3%
- Not sustained3%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Employment2%
96% 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
2022/2371%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 131 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
26%
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.
- University (HE)71%
- Employment12%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Further education3%
- Other education1%
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- Mathematics45
- Biology35
- Chemistry24
- Psychology23
- Business Studies:Single22
- Economics20
- Government and Politics16
- Geography15
- Design and Technology (Product Design)14
- Media/Film/Tv Studies14
- History12
- Computer Studies / Computing11
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.
Ofsted Parent View
193 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed231
1,152
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
351 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British40.3%
- Asian29.5%
- Mixed10.5%
- White (other)6.6%
- 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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
5
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
2
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 Vyners 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
Warren Road, Uxbridge
Hillingdon, UB10 8AB
Journey to School
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