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  • Swakeleys School for Girls
  • De Salis Studio College
  • Vyners School
  • Barnhill Community High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Hillingdon Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Hillingdon. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Hillingdon

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Independent · All-through
#1HILLINGDON
#103England

St Helen's School

Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,211 pupils
Girls
3-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · All-through
#2HILLINGDON
#189England

Northwood College for Girls GDST

Maxwell Road, Northwood, HA6 2YE
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
883 pupils
Girls
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3HILLINGDON
#516England

Bishopshalt School

Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3RF
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,292 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School175 offers / 1084 applications
Subscription: 6.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4HILLINGDON
#592England

Northwood School

Pinner Road, Northwood, HA6 1QN
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,007 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School172 offers / 760 applications
Subscription: 4.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7HILLINGDON
#849England

Queensmead School

Queens Walk, Ruislip, HA4 0LS
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,491 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School238 offers / 709 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11HILLINGDON
#1,260England

Swakeleys School for Girls

Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,375 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School234 offers / 512 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#13HILLINGDON
#1,737England

De Salis Studio College

Wood End Green Road, Hayes, UB4 8JP
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
151 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10HILLINGDON
#1,250England

Vyners School

Warren Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8AB
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,489 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School231 offers / 1152 applications
Subscription: 5.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5HILLINGDON
#713England

Barnhill Community High School

Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE
Hillingdon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,574 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School234 offers / 896 applications
Subscription: 3.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Hillingdon

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Neighbourhoods in Hillingdon

Cowley is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Park Academy West LondonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Park Academy West London#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Harefield is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21Harefield SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Harefield School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Harlington is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Harlington SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Harlington School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hayes is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Guru Nanak Sikh AcademyStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedSikhGood
#14Rosedale CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#19Hewens CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#22Parkside Studio CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#24Global AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy#12
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Sikh
Ofsted: Good
Rosedale College#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Hewens College#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Parkside Studio College#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Global Academy#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hayes End is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13De Salis Studio CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
De Salis Studio College#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hillingdon is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Bishopshalt SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#20Oak Wood SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AACS Hillingdon International SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bishopshalt School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Oak Wood School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
ACS Hillingdon International SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Ickenham is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Swakeleys School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#10Vyners SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#6The Douay Martyrs Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Swakeleys School for Girls#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Vyners School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Northwood is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Helen's SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#2Northwood College for Girls GDSTIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#4Northwood SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#23UTC HeathrowStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
St Helen's School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Northwood College for Girls GDST#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Northwood School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
UTC Heathrow#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Ruislip is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Ruislip High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#9Bishop Ramsey Church of England SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Ruislip High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Sipson is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Lady Nafisa SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsIslamInformation not available
Lady Nafisa School#16
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

Uxbridge is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Uxbridge High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Uxbridge High School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

West Drayton is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Queensmead SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AThe Eden SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Queensmead School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Eden SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Yeading is a popular residential pocket within the Hillingdon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hillingdon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Barnhill Community High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Barnhill Community High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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