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Ruislip High School

State school · Ruislip, HA4 0BY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,290 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,290 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Hillingdon

Headteacher

Head

Mr Gareth Davies

Entrance

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

Lady Bankes Primary School 28 %
Ruislip Gardens Primary School 18 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 7 %
Newnham Junior School 6 %
Field End Junior School 6 %
Deanesfield Primary School 6 %
Bourne Primary School 5 %
Glebe Primary School 4 %
Whiteheath Junior School 3 %
Warrender Primary School 3 %
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School 3 %
The Breakspear School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
68%
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
75%
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
34.43
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
64
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,290
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: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

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Contact the school

Address

Sidmouth Drive
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 0BY
Get directions

Telephone: 01895 464064

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ruisliphigh.com

Local authority: London Borough of Hillingdon

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School data & information Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY
1,290 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
28 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
64 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
75%
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
54.10
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)

0.62 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 7
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 203 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 202 6
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 202 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 201 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5

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

School
7%
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
34.43
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
Sociology GCE A level 27 B
Psychology GCE A level 59 B
Physics GCE A level 19 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 18 B
Mathematics GCE A level 35 B
Law GCE A level 35 B
History GCE A level 12 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 14 C
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 22 C
Economics GCE A level 9 A
Chemistry GCE A level 15 B
Biology GCE A level 20 B
Economics GCE AS level 9 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

Ruislip High 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.

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.8 %
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: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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