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Harlington School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Antonio D'Onofrio

location_onHayes, UB3 1PB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,277

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Attainment 8

42.5

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Hillingdon

#2,173 of 3,216 nationally

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Harlington School is a Foundation school secondary school in Hayes, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Harlington School is a foundation school in Hayes, Hillingdon, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,368 pupils on roll, of whom 43% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5, placing the school #16 in Hillingdon and #2,173 of 3,216 nationally. 40.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 32.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

40.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.4%

Entering EBacc65.80%

EBacc APS3.94

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66.10%

EBacc APS4.04

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.05

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS3.99

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.7

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.46

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Students

115

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.4%

Achieving A*–A12.5%

Achieving A*–B32.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.4%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate96.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

110

Retention rate94.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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10 October 2023

Inspection Report

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25 April 2018

Inspection Report

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15 January 2015

Inspection Report

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20 May 2013

Inspection Report

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13 February 2013

Inspection Report

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20 June 2012

Inspection Report

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30 March 2011

Inspection Report

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11 May 2010

Inspection Report

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20 May 2008

Inspection Report

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07 November 2007

Inspection Report

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19 March 2007

Inspection Report

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10 March 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-04-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-01-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-02-13

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,368 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,368	22	1.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,358	16	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,313	35	2.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,317	28	2.1%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,320	35	2.7%	8.2%	6
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,273	30	2.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,277	16	1.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,276	16	1.3%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,243	34	2.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,245	18	1.4%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,257	55	4.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,256	12	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,252	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,253	30	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,201	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,201	19	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,207	35	2.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,155	23	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,157	13	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,174	34	2.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,155	16	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,164	7	0.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,188	28	2.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,130	33	2.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,115	62	5.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,119	19	1.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 60 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 27 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

67.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree14%

don't know10%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree43%

disagree19%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree14%

agree14%

disagree10%

strongly disagree19%

don't know5%

not applicable38%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree24%

agree52%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree57%

disagree14%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree24%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree33%

disagree19%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree52%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree43%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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