Hewens College vs Swakeleys School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hewens College
Hayes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
410 students
Swakeleys School for Girls
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,404 students
| Measure | Hewens College Hayes, London | Swakeleys School for Girls Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #526 of 640 | #188 of 640 |
| National rank | #3186 of 4,090 | #879 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 410 | 1,404 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 1,404 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 54.7% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 15.9% | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.5% | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.03 | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | 35.2 |
| town | Hayes | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hewenscollege.co.uk/ | swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swakeleys School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 25.1).
- •Swakeleys School for Girls is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 410.
- •Hewens College is co-educational and Swakeleys School for Girls is girls.
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 Hewens College better than Swakeleys School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Swakeleys School for Girls ranks higher (73.0 vs 25.1 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 Hewens College and Swakeleys School for Girls?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hayes and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hewens College: 410. Swakeleys School for Girls: 1,404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hewens College and Swakeleys School for Girls rank in London?
Hewens College is 526th of 640 and Swakeleys School for Girls is 188th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).