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Queensmead School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.8 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,499
Capacity
1,476
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 55.5, placing it in the top 14% nationally. A commendable 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 63% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid academic foundations. Additionally, 73% of graduates progress to university, with 20% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 13 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 55.5 | Top 14% 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%. | 78% | Top 21% 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%. | 63% | Top 15% 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%. | 71% | Top 9% 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%. | 53% | Top 9% 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%. | 73% | 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%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 114 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British19.1%
Asian Other15.5%
Asian Indian12.8%
Mixed Other12.1%
White Other10.5%
Other7.8%
Black African5.8%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.55759, -0.38924 · HA4 0LS
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN136711
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.queensmeadschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Queensmead School rated by Ofsted?
Queensmead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 July 2022.
Is Queensmead School a good school?
Queensmead School scores 76.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Queensmead School in GCSEs?
Queensmead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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