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Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.5 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,283
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school boasts impressive GCSE results, with an Attainment 8 score of 54.0, placing it in the top 17% of schools nationally. A strong 82% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 78% progress to university, including 27% to top-third institutions. The school is highly regarded by parents, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 88.5, indicating it performs better than 89% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 82% | Top 14% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 43% | Top 27% 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%. | 35% | Top 27% 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.7%
White Other12.5%
Mixed Other9.7%
Asian Indian7.6%
Other7.2%
Asian Other3.9%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Irish0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.56479, -0.40796 · HA4 0BY
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN140748
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ruisliphigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Ruislip High School rated by Ofsted?
Ruislip High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Ruislip High School a good school?
Ruislip High School scores 88.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Ruislip High School in GCSEs?
Ruislip High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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