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UTC Heathrow
Potter Street, Northwood, HA6 1QG, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.4 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
249
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
42%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of February 2023, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score is relatively low at 32.2 and only 38% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the school has a commendable university progression rate of 61%. However, it may not be the best fit for those seeking a strong emphasis on the English Baccalaureate, as there are currently no entries in that area.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality 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. | 32.2 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 61% | Above 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British14.9%
Other14.5%
Black African11.6%
Mixed Other10.4%
Asian Pakistani8.8%
Asian Indian6.0%
White Other4.4%
Asian Other2.8%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Black Other1.6%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.60308, -0.40668 · HA6 1QG
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN146375
School typeUniversity technical college
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC Heathrow rated by Ofsted?
UTC Heathrow was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is UTC Heathrow a good school?
UTC Heathrow scores 12.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 UTC Heathrow in GCSEs?
UTC Heathrow achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.2. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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