GCSE 2025/26
#3,280 of 3,312
Worse than 99% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,089 of 2,536
Worse than 82% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Feb 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146375.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 28.6, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 49.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 32.4%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 70.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 10.8%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 53.4% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 2.7%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 17.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 27%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 65.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 37 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 27.5, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 32.97 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C- | - | - |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | c | - | - |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.27, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 52 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit- | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 240 |
| Girls | 26 |
| Boys | 214 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 27.1% |
| First language not English | 3.3% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 600 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 60% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 11 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 6 |
| Average class size | 19.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 18.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 13.6 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 12.86 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 2.65 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 8.16 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 10.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 7.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2.4 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 12.5%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 7.6% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 32.3%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 21% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 11.3%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon | 2.5% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 28.1% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 14.5% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.4% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 73.8% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 64.3% |
| School sixth form | 38.1% |
| Further education | 26.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% |
| Employment | 2.4% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.4% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 82.3% |
| Higher education | 48.1% |
| Employment | 17.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 13.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.1% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Northwood School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hillside Junior School | Foundation school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hillside Infant School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Pinner Wood School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Harlyn Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | St John's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Haydon School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Frithwood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2015. | |
| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | St Helen's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | Northwood College for Girls GDST | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
UTC Heathrow is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 7 Feb 2023.
UTC Heathrow ranks 3,280 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 99% of schools) and 2,089 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 82% of schools).
In 2025/26, 10.8% of pupils at UTC Heathrow got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 28.6 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at UTC Heathrow was C-.
UTC Heathrow has 240 pupils aged 14 to 19.
UTC Heathrow had 600 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, UTC Heathrow has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At UTC Heathrow, the average class had 19.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 18.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at UTC Heathrow missed 12.5% of sessions (England 8%), and 32.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.