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Harlington School
Pinkwell Lane, Harlington, Hayes, UB3 1PB, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.6 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,368
Capacity
1,445
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.5, placing it above the national average for similar institutions. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 67%, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. The school prepares 78% of its students for university, although only 6% progress to top-third universities, suggesting a need for enhanced support in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 66% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child makes good progress
81%
My child is happy
76%
Good range of subjects
76%
School has high expectations
76%
My child feels safe
67%
Behaviour is good
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School supports development
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
29%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian25.5%
Other15.6%
Black African14.3%
Asian Pakistani12.6%
White Other8.6%
White British7.5%
Asian Other4.9%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.49711, -0.43651 · UB3 1PB
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN102451
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.harlingtonschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harlington School rated by Ofsted?
Harlington School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Harlington School a good school?
Harlington School scores 23.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harlington School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harlington School receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harlington School in GCSEs?
Harlington School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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