Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Hillingdon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 112 schools across Hillingdon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

112

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

66.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

44.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Helen's School Not applicable	—	98	View school
🥈	Yeading Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	St Martin's School Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	St Helen's College Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	Moorcroft School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Northwood College for Girls GDST Not applicable	—	90	View school
7.	Newnham Junior School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
8.	Whiteheath Junior School Primary	Good	88	View school
9.	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
10.	The Breakspear School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
11.	John Locke Academy Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
12.	Lady Bankes Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
13.	Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
14.	Hillingdon Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
15.	Northwood School Secondary	Outstanding	83	View school
16.	Bourne Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
17.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
18.	Hermitage Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
19.	Rosedale Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
20.	McMillan Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Hillingdon?

There are 112 primary & secondary schools in Hillingdon, of which 13 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Hillingdon?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hillingdon is St Helen's School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Hillingdon?

Primary and secondary school applications in Hillingdon are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hillingdon council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Hillingdon?

12% of primary & secondary schools in Hillingdon are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 75.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.