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Hewens College
Hewens Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JP, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.0 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
412
Capacity
750
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.0, the school performs above the national average, but only 44% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. While 57% of pupils progress to university, none attend top-third institutions, which may raise concerns for parents prioritizing higher education pathways. The latest Ofsted report indicates the school requires improvement, highlighting a need for enhanced educational quality.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 34.0 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 57% | Average |
| 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 7 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian23.8%
Other16.7%
White British12.9%
Black African11.7%
White Other10.0%
Asian Other5.8%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
Mixed Other3.6%
Black Caribbean3.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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51.52838, -0.43953 · UB4 8JP
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN137078
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hewenscollege.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hewens College rated by Ofsted?
Hewens College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Hewens College a good school?
Hewens College scores 10.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Hewens College in GCSEs?
Hewens College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.0. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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