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Heston Community School

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

personMr Ranjit Berdesha

corporate_fareHESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHounslow, TW5 0QR

language Visit Website phone 2085721931

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,301

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Attainment 8

49.6

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Hounslow

#985 of 3,216 nationally

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Heston Community School is a Academy converter secondary school in Hounslow, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Heston Community School is an academy converter in Hounslow, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,323 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6, placing the school #13 in Hounslow and #985 of 3,216 nationally. 52.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 56.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.7 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

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

52.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.4%

Entering EBacc80.10%

EBacc APS4.74

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81.80%

EBacc APS4.54

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.54

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.85

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.81

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.96

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.72

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.6%

Achieving A*–A19.0%

Achieving A*–B56.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.8%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.41

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate85.40%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 December 2022

Inspection Report

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05 July 2019

Inspection Report

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04 February 2016

Inspection Report

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02 November 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2022-12-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-07-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-02-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-01-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-09-17

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,323 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, 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)	1,323	38	2.9%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,328	59	4.4%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,325	59	4.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,327	27	2.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,314	18	1.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,298	14	1.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,301	26	2.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,300	9	0.7%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,295	15	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,309	20	1.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,310	22	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,317	35	2.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,314	5	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,316	15	1.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,292	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,292	15	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,284	26	2.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,250	16	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,252	8	0.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,254	13	1.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,213	22	1.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,219	18	1.5%	3.0%	5
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,213	8	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,233	13	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,237	20	1.6%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,242	22	1.8%	3.1%	1

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 34 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Hearing Impairment 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 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.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree33%

disagree29%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree19%

strongly disagree14%

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

strongly agree24%

agree14%

disagree19%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

not applicable24%

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%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree52%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree43%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree24%

agree57%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree38%

agree48%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree24%

disagree19%

strongly disagree14%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes57%

no43%

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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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Gunnersbury Catholic School

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