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.

Hillingdon has 112 primary & secondary schools, of which 12 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 78 rated Good — 80% of primary & secondary schools in Hillingdon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Helen's School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Hillingdon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

112
Total schools
12
Outstanding
11%
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 12 (11%) 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?
11% of primary & secondary schools in Hillingdon are rated Outstanding and 70% 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.