The Heathland School is a secondary school in Hounslow, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school 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.
The Heathland School currently has around 1830 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 27.0% 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 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 22.9%. pakistani pupils make up about 18.7% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 15.3%
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 (94%) , including 74% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD |
| Website: | http://www.heathland.hounslow.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085724411 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hounslow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mike Rose |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 102539 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1679 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1830 |
| Number of Boys: | 931 |
| Number of Girls: | 899 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.6% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 22.90% | 419 |
| Pakistani | 18.70% | 342 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 15.30% | 280 |
| African | 8.50% | 155 |
| Other White | 7.60% | 139 |
| Other Asian | 7.20% | 131 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.10% | 94 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 92 |
| White and Asian | 4.50% | 82 |
| White British | 2.70% | 50 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Primary School Orchard Road , TW4 5JW | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Infant and Nursery School Orchard Road , Wellington Road South TW4 5JW | - not rated | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Junior School Orchard Road , TW4 5JW | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road Primary School Cromwell Road , TW3 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School Belgrave Road , TW4 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathland School Wellington Road South , TW4 5JD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turing House School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LH | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic School 106 Bath Road , TW3 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic School 106 Bath Road , TW3 3EJ | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Academy Percy Road , TW2 6JW | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Hanworth Park High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffah Primary School Hounslow Jamia Masjid , 367 Wellington Road South TW4 5HU | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New London College Sceptre House , 75-81 Staines Road TW3 3HW | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale School Martindale Road , TW4 7HE | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Heights Independent School 3 Red Lion Court , TW3 1JS | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rise Free School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.