Heston Community School vs Ruislip High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heston Community School
Hounslow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,311 students
Ruislip High School
Ruislip · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,311 students
| Measure | Heston Community School Hounslow, London | Ruislip High School Ruislip, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #299 of 640 | #154 of 640 |
| National rank | #1450 of 4,090 | #714 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,311 | 1,311 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,311 | 1,311 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.7% | 59% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.1% | 82.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | 4.91 |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | 35.4 |
| town | Hounslow | Ruislip |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hestoncommunityschool.co.uk/ | www.ruisliphigh.com |
The verdict
- •Ruislip High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 60.6).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heston Community School better than Ruislip High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ruislip High School ranks higher (77.2 vs 60.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heston Community School and Ruislip High School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Hounslow and Ruislip in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heston Community School: 1,311. Ruislip High School: 1,311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heston Community School and Ruislip High School rank in London?
Heston Community School is 299th of 640 and Ruislip High School is 154th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).