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Heston Community School
Heston Road, Heston, Hounslow, TW5 0QR, Hounslow
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.7 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,323
Capacity
1,395
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates notable strengths, including a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.6, which places it in the top 31% of schools nationally. Additionally, 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 76% progress to university, indicating a solid pathway for higher education. However, only 10% of students reach top-third universities, suggesting there may be room for improvement in preparing students for more competitive options.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 49.6 | Top 31% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 80% | Top 18% 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%. | 42% | Top 18% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 148 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian33.6%
Other16.2%
Black African11.6%
Asian Pakistani11.0%
White Other6.8%
Asian Other5.8%
Mixed Other4.4%
White British2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.48392, -0.36941 · TW5 0QR
School details
Local authorityHounslow
RegionLondon
URN138924
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Heston Community School rated by Ofsted?
Heston Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is Heston Community School a good school?
Heston Community School scores 75.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Heston Community School in GCSEs?
Heston Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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