Best Secondary Schools in Hillingdon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 20 schools across Hillingdon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hillingdon has 20 secondary schools, of which 5 (25%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 13 rated Good — 90% of secondary schools in Hillingdon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Northwood 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.

20
Total schools
5
Outstanding
25%
Outstanding rate
66.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Northwood School
Secondary
 Outstanding 83 View school
🥈 Ruislip High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
🥉 Vyners School
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
4. Barnhill Community High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 76 View school
5. Bishopshalt School
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
6. Swakeleys School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
7. Queensmead School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
8. The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
9. Rosedale College
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
10. Haydon School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
11. Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Secondary
 Outstanding 57 View school
12. De Salis Studio College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
13. Oak Wood School
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
14. Harefield School
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
15. UTC Heathrow
Secondary
 Good 43 View school
16. Uxbridge High School
Secondary
 Good 41 View school
17. Harlington School
Secondary
 Good 41 View school
18. Park Academy West London
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school
19. Hewens College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 30 View school
20. Global Academy
Secondary
 Good 26 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Hillingdon?
There are 20 secondary schools in Hillingdon, of which 5 (25%) 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 Northwood 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?
25% of secondary schools in Hillingdon are rated Outstanding and 65% 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.