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Schools in Hillingdon

  • 97State-funded schools
  • 64Primary
  • 22Secondary
  • 9Special
  • LondonRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
67%
16 pts below England (84%)
3,520 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
95%
2 pts above England (92%)
3,222 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.4
close to England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
11of 97 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Hillingdon
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
67%got their first choice
16 pts below England (84%)

3,520 applicants · 6.2% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 67%; England 84%
  2. 2025 67%; England 84%
  3. 2024 70%; England 83%
  4. 2023 69%; England 83%
  5. 2022 72%; England 83%
  6. 2021 68%; England 81%
  7. 2020 68%; England 82%
  8. 2019 68%; England 81%
  9. 2018 69%; England 82%
  10. 2017 67%; England 83%
  11. 2016 71%; England 84%
  12. 2015 77%; England 84%
  13. 2014 76%; England 85%
  • Hillingdon
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,52067.2%87.1%6.2%
Sep 20253,62267.2%88.2%5.8%
Sep 20243,57470.4%89.8%5.0%
Sep 20233,62469.5%89.5%4.9%
Sep 20223,34671.9%90.4%4.7%
Sep 20213,60467.5%85.9%5.9%
Sep 20203,43668.1%88.1%5.6%
Sep 20193,70167.9%86.8%5.6%
Sep 20183,17069.1%88.9%4.4%
Sep 20173,41667.4%88.9%5.1%
Sep 20163,28071.1%90.5%3.5%
Sep 20153,06176.7%95.5%0.9%
Sep 20142,99775.8%93.6%0.9%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
95%got their first choice
2 pts above England (92%)

3,222 applicants · 0.7% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 95%; England 92%
  2. 2025 92%; England 93%
  3. 2024 96%; England 93%
  4. 2023 95%; England 92%
  5. 2022 94%; England 92%
  6. 2021 94%; England 92%
  7. 2020 90%; England 90%
  8. 2019 89%; England 91%
  9. 2018 89%; England 91%
  10. 2017 89%; England 90%
  11. 2016 86%; England 88%
  12. 2015 88%; England 88%
  13. 2014 85%; England 88%
  • Hillingdon
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,22294.6%98.9%0.7%
Sep 20253,46291.6%98.2%1.3%
Sep 20243,35795.7%99.3%0.5%
Sep 20233,42895.0%99.4%0.5%
Sep 20223,60294.3%99.1%0.5%
Sep 20213,66293.9%98.8%0.7%
Sep 20203,88589.9%97.6%1.6%
Sep 20193,90289.4%97.9%1.2%
Sep 20183,62089.4%97.9%1.3%
Sep 20173,92188.7%97.5%1.5%
Sep 20164,09685.6%95.6%2.0%
Sep 20154,11987.8%98.3%0.1%
Sep 20143,88084.8%96.6%0.5%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 11 schools of 97 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (6)
  • Post-16 provision (3)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 68 schools · graded 2012 to 2024

  • Outstanding11
  • Good54
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 16 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education2104–
Behaviour and attitudes4111–
Personal development79––
Leadership and management3112–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 2.

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Secondary schools in Hillingdon

22 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Bishopshalt School 2026 6.5 applications per place 56.8 28%
Vyners School Standards maintained2025 5.1 applications per place 53.0 15%
Ruislip High School Outstanding2023 4.9 applications per place 50.1 19%
Northwood School Standards maintained2024 4.9 applications per place 57.9 21%
Barnhill Community High School Outstanding2024 4.1 applications per place 53.7 41%
Uxbridge High School Graded · no overall grade2024 4.0 applications per place 48.3 37%
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.4 applications per place 56.8 13%
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Faith Remains Good2024 3.1 applications per place 55.0 20%
Queensmead School 2026 3.0 applications per place 57.1 23%
Oak Wood School Good2022 2.4 applications per place 43.4 37%
Haydon School Good2022 2.4 applications per place 47.9 23%
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Faith Good2023 2.3 applications per place 56.1 17%
Rosedale College Good2023 2.2 applications per place 49.9 25%
Swakeleys School for Girls Good2022 2.1 applications per place 57.4 27%
Harefield School 2026 2.0 applications per place 33.8 47%
Harlington School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.0 applications per place 43.8 44%
Hewens College Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place 35.9 28%
Park Academy West London Requires improvement2023 1.4 applications per place 38.1 43%
De Salis Studio College Standards maintained2024 no data 48.4 19%
Global Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 27.4 32%
Parkside Studio College Good2023 no data 26.7 45%
UTC Heathrow Good2023 no data 28.6 32%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Hillingdon

64 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Hillingdon Primary School Outstanding2024 4.4 applications per place 72% 22%
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School Faith Standards maintained2024 4.2 applications per place 41% 16%
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Faith Good2024 4.2 applications per place 83% 12%
St Martin's Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 4.0 applications per place 55% 35%
Warrender Primary School 2026 4.0 applications per place 76% 9%
Field End Infant School Good2024 4.0 applications per place – 14%
Lady Bankes Primary School Outstanding2024 3.7 applications per place 75% 18%
Frithwood Primary School Remains Good2024 3.7 applications per place 72% 13%
Coteford Infant School Remains Good2022 3.6 applications per place – 22%
Ruislip Gardens Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.4 applications per place 53% 26%
Nanaksar Primary School Faith Standards maintained2024 3.3 applications per place – 9%
St Andrew's C of E Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.3 applications per place 59% 37%
Brookside Primary School Remains Good2024 3.3 applications per place 60% 32%
Rosedale Primary School Remains Good2023 3.2 applications per place 82% 20%
Lake Farm Park Academy Remains Good2023 3.2 applications per place 77% 23%
Hermitage Primary School Remains Good2024 3.2 applications per place 83% 22%
Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School 2026 3.1 applications per place – 9%
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Faith Good2024 3.1 applications per place 72% 6%
Laurel Lane Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 3.1 applications per place 40% 49%
Highfield Primary School Standards maintained2024 3.0 applications per place 62% 33%
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Faith Good2022 3.0 applications per place 53% 26%
Newnham Infant and Nursery School Remains Good2024 2.9 applications per place – 8%
Deanesfield Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.9 applications per place 87% 16%
Glebe Primary School Good2023 2.9 applications per place 79% 10%
Pinkwell Primary School Good2022 2.8 applications per place 55% 33%
St Catherine Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 2.8 applications per place 59% 20%
John Locke Academy 2026 2.7 applications per place 77% 9%
The Breakspear School Outstanding2024 2.7 applications per place 77% 6%
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 2.7 applications per place 58% 30%
Hewens Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.7 applications per place 74% 29%
St Bernadette Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place – 8%
Belmore Primary Academy Good2023 2.7 applications per place 53% 32%
Harmondsworth Primary School Remains Good2022 2.6 applications per place 64% 26%
Hayes Park School 2026 2.6 applications per place 68% 22%
Ryefield Primary School Remains Good2023 2.5 applications per place 58% 20%
Cherry Lane Primary School Requires improvement2024 2.5 applications per place 46% 38%
Bourne Primary School 2026 2.4 applications per place 83% 19%
Heathrow Primary School Good2022 2.4 applications per place 79% 20%
Grange Park School Standards maintained2024 2.4 applications per place 54% 19%
West Drayton Academy Standards maintained2025 2.3 applications per place 73% 22%
Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School Faith 2026 2.3 applications per place 72% 22%
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Faith Outstanding2024 2.2 applications per place 80% 6%
Charville Academy Good2023 2.2 applications per place 64% 22%
Rabbsfarm Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.2 applications per place 58% 35%
Botwell House Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.2 applications per place 40% 24%
Wood End Park Academy Remains Good2023 2.2 applications per place 74% 29%
Yeading Infant and Nursery School Standards maintained2024 2.1 applications per place – 22%
Harlyn Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.1 applications per place 60% 18%
Colham Manor Primary School Standards maintained2025 2.0 applications per place 61% 31%
Minet Infant and Nursery School Remains Good2023 1.9 applications per place – 42%
Hillside Infant School Remains Good2023 1.9 applications per place – 16%
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 1.9 applications per place 88% 22%
William Byrd Primary Academy Good2023 1.7 applications per place 69% 30%
Cranford Park Academy Remains Good2023 1.5 applications per place 73% 25%
Coteford Junior School Standards maintained2024 no data 56% 31%
Field End Junior School Good2024 no data 59% 26%
Harefield Infant and Junior School Good2023 no data 67% 31%
Hillside Junior School Graded · no overall grade2024 no data 67% 24%
Minet Junior School Improved significantly2024 no data 76% 45%
Newnham Junior School Outstanding2024 no data 81% 9%
Oak Farm Primary School Requires improvement2024 no data – –
Whitehall School Good2023 no data 65% 36%
Whiteheath Junior School Remains Good · improving2024 no data 95% 11%
Yeading Junior School Good2023 no data 65% 37%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

11 schools