The Heathland School Catchment Area
The Heathland School is a community secondary school in Hounslow , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1830 pupils, and a capacity of 1679 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,830
Pupils
1,679
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
The Heathland School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Heathland School?
The catchment area for The Heathland School is the geographic zone Hounslow uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hounslow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at The Heathland School are allocated by Hounslow using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hounslow before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hounslow catchment area documents →The Heathland School: at or above its 1679 place limit
The Heathland School has a published admission number of 1679 places. 1830 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1679 places. Hounslow allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27% of pupils at The Heathland School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hounslow.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hounslow publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hounslow school admissions →
The Heathland School: School Information
- Full address
- Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102539
Other Secondary Schools in Hounslow
If The Heathland School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hounslow are the next closest alternatives.
Lampton Academy Catchment Area
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Cranford Community College Catchment Area
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St Mark's Catholic School Catchment Area
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Heston Community School Catchment Area
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Lift Kingsley Catchment Area
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Space Studio West London Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Heathland School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Heathland School
What is the catchment area for The Heathland School? ▾
The catchment area for The Heathland School is the geographic zone Hounslow uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hounslow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Heathland School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, The Heathland School currently has 1830 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1679 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Heathland School? ▾
Admission to The Heathland School is managed by Hounslow. 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 The Heathland School cover? ▾
The Heathland School is a secondary school in Hounslow, 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 The Heathland School? ▾
The Heathland School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.