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 primary & secondary schools, of which 15 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 62 rated Good — 88% of primary & secondary schools in Hounslow are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Cardinal Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Hounslow 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.

88
Total schools
15
Outstanding
17%
Outstanding rate
69.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
46
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Cardinal Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Feltham Hill Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Orchard House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
4. Oaklands School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Heathfield House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. The St Michael Steiner School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
8. Gunnersbury Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
9. ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
Not applicable
 — 89 View school
10. St Mark's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
11. Nishkam School West London
All-through
 Outstanding 88 View school
12. Kew House
Not applicable
 — 86 View school
13. Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
14. The Blue School CofE Primary
Primary
 Good 84 View school
15. Wellington Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
16. The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
17. Belmont Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Strand-on-the-Green Junior School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Hounslow?
There are 88 primary & secondary schools in Hounslow, of which 15 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Hounslow?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hounslow is Cardinal Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Hounslow?
Primary and secondary school applications in Hounslow are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hounslow council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Hounslow?
17% of primary & secondary schools in Hounslow are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 83% 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.