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Queensmead School

State school · Ruislip, HA4 0LS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,491 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,491 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Hillingdon

Headteacher

Head

Ms Rhona Johnston

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Field End Junior School 22 %
Deanesfield Primary School 21 %
Other 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Willow Tree Primary School 10 %
Heathland School 9 %
Roxbourne Primary School 7 %
Bourne Primary School 7 %
Earlsmead Primary School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School 2 %
Wood End Primary School 2 %
Lady Bankes Primary School 1 %
Greenwood Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
83%
LA avg.
69%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
36.19
LA avg.
31.53
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
93
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,491
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Queens Walk
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 0LS
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Telephone: 020 8845 6266

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.queensmeadschool.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Hillingdon

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School data & information Queensmead School Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS
1,491 Pupil numbers
19 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
51 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
93 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.20
LA avg.
49.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.68 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 8
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 155 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 9
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
22%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.19
LA avg.
31.53
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 32 B
Physics GCE A level 16 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 16 A
Mathematics GCE A level 62 A
Law GCE A level 13 C
History GCE A level 20 A
Geography GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 11 B
Economics GCE A level 20 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 11 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 21 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 12 B
Chemistry GCE A level 26 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 35 B
Biology GCE A level 21 B
Art and Design GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Queensmead School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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