Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Hounslow 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 88 schools across Hounslow. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hounslow has 88 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 79 with a published Ofsted inspection, 15 (19%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 97% 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, Gunnersbury Catholic 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 Hounslow 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.

88
Total schools
15
Outstanding (historic grade)
19%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
69.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
46
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Gunnersbury Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
2. St Mark's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
3. Grove Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
4. St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
5. Nishkam School West London
All-through
 Outstanding 83 View school
6. Strand-on-the-Green Junior School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
7. St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick
Primary
 Good 81 View school
8. The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. The Heathland School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
10. The Blue School CofE Primary
Primary
 Good 79 View school
11. Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
12. Westbrook Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
13. Lampton Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
14. Wellington Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
15. Belmont Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
16. Lionel Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 75 View school
17. Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
18. The Green School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
19. Edward Pauling Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 74 View school
20. Cavendish Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 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 primary & secondary schools are there in Hounslow?
There are 88 open primary & secondary schools in Hounslow (closed schools are excluded). 15 of the 79 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 primary & secondary schools in Hounslow?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Hounslow is Gunnersbury Catholic 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 Hounslow?
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 Hounslow?
Primary and secondary applications in Hounslow 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 Hounslow 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.