Heston Community SchoolHeston Road , Hounslow

Heston Community School, based in Hounslow, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Heston Community School currently has around 1323 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 33.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 22 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 33.6%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 16.2% , followed by african at 11.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 75% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .