Ruislip High School is a secondary school in Ruislip, 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ruislip High School currently has around 1283 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 18.0% 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 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.7%. other white pupils make up about 12.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. 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 (91%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0BY |
| Website: | http://www.ruisliphigh.com |
| Telephone: | 01895464064 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gareth Davies |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140748 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1283 |
| Number of Boys: | 669 |
| Number of Girls: | 614 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.70% | 574 |
| Other White | 12.50% | 160 |
| Other Mixed | 9.70% | 124 |
| Indian | 7.60% | 98 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.20% | 92 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 50 |
| African | 2.70% | 35 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 32 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 26 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 13 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Bankes Primary School Dawlish Drive , Ruislip Manor HA4 9SF | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bankes Infant School Dawlish Drive , HA4 9SF | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip Gardens Junior School Stafford Road , HA4 6PD | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip Gardens Infant School Stafford Road , HA4 6PD | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip Gardens Primary School Stafford Road , HA4 6PD | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,849 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilmar Montessori School and Nursery Sidmouth Drive , Ruislip Gardens HA4 0BY | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , Pinner HA5 1JF | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School for Girls Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.