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 open secondary schools. Of the 20 with a published Ofsted inspection, 4 (20%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 85% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Northwood School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Hillingdon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

20
Total schools
4
Outstanding (historic grade)
20%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
66.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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
 Requires Improvement 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Hillingdon?
There are 20 open secondary schools in Hillingdon (closed schools are excluded). 4 of the 20 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Hillingdon?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Hillingdon is Northwood School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Hillingdon?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Hillingdon?
Primary and secondary applications in Hillingdon are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Hillingdon council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.