Hillingdon schools collage

2026 Best Secondary Schools in Hillingdon Area

Hillingdon secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 49, above the England average of 39, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.8/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). While St Helen's School and Northwood College for Girls GDST are top-ranked independent options, Bishopshalt School leads among state secondary schools with strong results. With 26 schools serving the borough, families across Uxbridge, Northwood, Hayes, and Ruislip have access to diverse comprehensive options alongside selective independent schools. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

All schools in Hillingdon
Key Performance Metrics for Hillingdon
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Hillingdon
52%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Hillingdon
48.8vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Hillingdon
42%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Hillingdon
4.3vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Hillingdon
7.8/10vsEngland
7.4/10

Top schools in Hillingdon

Showing 1-20 of 26 schools

  1. St Helen's School

    Northwood

  2. Northwood College for Girls GDST

    Northwood

  3. Bishopshalt School

    Hillingdon

  4. Vyners School

    Ickenham

  5. Northwood School

    Northwood

  6. Queensmead School

    West Drayton

  7. Ruislip High School

    Ruislip

  8. Barnhill Community High School

    Yeading

  9. Swakeleys School for Girls

    Ickenham

  10. Bishop Ramsey Church of England School

    Ruislip

  11. Lady Nafisa School

    Sipson

  12. The Douay Martyrs Catholic School

    Ickenham

  13. Guru Nanak Sikh Academy

    Hayes

  14. Haydon School

    Eastcote

  15. Uxbridge High School

    Uxbridge

  16. Rosedale College

    Hayes

  17. Harlington School

    Harlington

  18. Oak Wood School

    Hillingdon

  19. Hewens College

    Hayes

  20. Harefield School

    Harefield

All 26 secondary schools in Hillingdon