Queensmead School, based in Ruislip, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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.
Queensmead School currently has around 1499 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 21.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 19.1%. other asian pupils make up about 15.5% , followed by indian at 12.8%
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 (90%) , including 62% who stay in school sixth forms and 24% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Queens Walk, Ruislip, HA4 0LS |
| Website: | www.queensmeadschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088456266 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rhona Johnston |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136711 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1476 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1499 |
| Number of Boys: | 772 |
| Number of Girls: | 727 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 19.10% | 287 |
| Other Asian | 15.50% | 232 |
| Indian | 12.80% | 192 |
| Other Mixed | 12.10% | 182 |
| Other White | 10.50% | 158 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.80% | 117 |
| African | 5.80% | 87 |
| Unclassified | 4.00% | 60 |
| Caribbean | 2.80% | 42 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 39 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 38 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 29 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanesfield Primary School Queens Walk , HA4 0LR | - not rated | 265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Cedar Avenue , HA4 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill , South Ruislip HA4 9HS | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Junior School , HA4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eilmar Montessori School and Nursery Sidmouth Drive , Ruislip Gardens HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.