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Ruislip High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ruislip High School is a academy converter secondary school in Ruislip, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1283 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,283

Pupils

1,300

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Ruislip High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Ruislip High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hillingdon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Ruislip High School — School Information

Full address
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0BY
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
140748

Other Secondary Schools in Ruislip

If Ruislip High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ruislip are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ruislip High School

Is Ruislip High School oversubscribed?

Ruislip High School is operating close to its capacity of 1300 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ruislip High School?

Admission to Ruislip High School is managed by Hillingdon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Ruislip High School cover?

Ruislip High School is a secondary school in Ruislip, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ruislip High School?

Ruislip High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.