Hewens College, based in Hayes, 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.

Hewens College currently has around 412 pupils on roll, which is about 55% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.5% boys and 41.5% girls. Around 26.4% 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 12.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 23.8%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by white british at 12.9%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Hewens Road, Hayes, UB4 8JP
Website: http://www.hewenscollege.co.uk/
Telephone: 02085731039
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hillingdon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Marlene Littlefair
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137078

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 750
Number of Pupils: 412
Number of Boys: 241
Number of Girls: 171

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 38.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian23.80%98
Other (any other ethnic group)16.70%69
White British12.90%53
African11.70%48
Other White10.00%41
Other Asian5.80%24
Pakistani5.60%23
Other Mixed3.60%15
Caribbean3.20%13
Bangladeshi1.90%8
Unclassified1.90%8
White and Asian1.00%4
Other Black0.70%3
White and Black African0.50%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%2
White and Black Caribbean0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.13)
Of the 80 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 53 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.13
Town average
0.32
Local authority average
0.10
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
35%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
44%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
35%
Town average
50%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
39.8
Town average
47.0
Local authority average
45.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.5
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
88%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
McMillan Nursery School
Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD
3out of 4 1,327 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hewens Primary School
Hewens Road , UB4 8JP
- not rated 0 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Highfield Primary School
Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB
3out of 4 864 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Infant School
Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH
- not rated 925 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Primary School
Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH
- not rated 925 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Primary School
Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH
4out of 4 925 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mellow Lane School
Hewens Road , UB4 8JP
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
De Salis Studio College
Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP
3out of 4 0 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Hewens College
Hewens Road , UB4 8JP
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Swakeleys School for Girls
Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ
3out of 4 1,162 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Swakeleys School
Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ
- not rated 1,162 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillingdon Manor School
Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD
- not rated 984 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hedgewood School
Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF
3out of 4 1,349 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorcroft School
Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF
4out of 4 1,779 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorcroft School
Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF
- not rated 1,779 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW
3out of 4 2,047 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.