Question 1

How many secondary schools are in Hounslow?

Accepted Answer

There are 21 secondary schools in Hounslow, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Question 2

What are the best secondary schools in Hounslow?

Accepted Answer

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in Hounslow include St Mark's Catholic School, Gunnersbury Catholic School, and The Heathland School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

Question 3

How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Hounslow?

Accepted Answer

Hounslow has 17 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 62 are rated Good, meaning 98% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

Question 4

How are secondary schools in Hounslow ranked on Eduscope?

Accepted Answer

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

Question 5

What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Hounslow?

Accepted Answer

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Hounslow is 0.52. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

Question 6

What is the average class size in Hounslow secondary schools?

Accepted Answer

The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Hounslow is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Question 7

How do I choose a secondary school in Hounslow?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a secondary school in Hounslow, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 21 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Metric	Hounslow	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	100%	90%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.49	+0.00
Attainment 8	51.8	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	22%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	17.5:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,079	£7,460

Best Secondary Schools in Hounslow

St Mark's Catholic School

Gunnersbury Catholic School

The Heathland School

Lampton Academy

The Green School for Girls

Cranford Community College

Heston Community School

Isleworth and Syon School for Boys

Bolder Academy

Chiswick School

Springwest Academy

The Green School for Boys

Lift Kingsley

Brentford School for Girls

Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ

Rivers Academy West London

Logic Studio School

Space Studio West London

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