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Harefield School
Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.9 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
254
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
25%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.1 is above the national average, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and a mere 20% reach grade 5 or above. The school has a relatively low university progression rate of 44%, with no students advancing to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes and higher education opportunities.
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Last inspected: 23 June 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 37.1 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 44% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 16 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.1%
Other8.3%
Black African7.1%
White Other5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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51.60643, -0.47319 · UB9 6ET
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN135004
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hfschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harefield School rated by Ofsted?
Harefield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2021.
Is Harefield School a good school?
Harefield School scores 18.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harefield School in GCSEs?
Harefield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.1. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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