Queensmead School

Queensmead School is performing very strongly overall. Inspectors found the school reaching a strong standard in every judged area, including achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance, personal development and wellbeing, and post-16 provision. Safeguarding standards are met, and pupils are clear that they feel safe, included and well supported. The school is a large secondary school and sixth form that became part of Partnership Learning multi-academy trust in September 2024. Pupils achieve very well across the curriculum, with sustained above-average attainment and strong progress in national examinations. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities also achieve well. Attendance is strong, behaviour is calm and purposeful, and pupils have positive attitudes to learning. The curriculum is ambitious and well organised, teaching is highly effective, and inclusion work is carefully targeted. Leadership is clear and well supported by the trust, and staff feel trusted and well supported in their workload and development. Personal development and post-16 provision are also strong. Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities, leadership opportunities and comprehensive careers guidance, and sixth-form students are well prepared for their next steps. Inspectors identified no significant areas of concern. The next steps focus on sustaining the school's effective work and continuing to improve for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND, and other vulnerable groups.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve very well across the curriculum, with sustained above-average attainment and strong progress.
• Disadvantaged pupils achieve consistently above national averages.
• Pupils with SEND achieve well from their starting points and receive well-targeted support.
• Attendance is strong, with absence and persistent absence well below national averages.
• Pupils behave very well in lessons and around the school, and classrooms are calm and purposeful.
• Bullying is uncommon, and pupils say adults deal with it promptly and properly when it occurs.
• The curriculum is ambitious, well organised and designed to build deep knowledge over time.
• Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and use effective modelling, questioning and assessment.
• Teaching is well adapted for pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND and EAL.
• Leaders ensure pupils receive timely, well-coordinated support, including mentoring, counselling and external agency help.
• Leadership and governance are strong, with clear direction and constructive trust support and challenge.
• Staff workload and wellbeing are considered carefully, and professional development is well tailored.
• The personal development programme helps pupils become confident, responsible and thoughtful young people.
• Pupils access a wide range of sports, arts, clubs, trips and leadership opportunities, with barriers removed for disadvantaged pupils.
• Careers education is comprehensive from Year 7 onwards, including impartial guidance and work experience.
• Post-16 provision is ambitious and well designed, with students achieving well and receiving strong guidance.
• Safeguarding has an open and positive culture, and pupils feel safe and know whom to talk to.
• Pupils feel included, valued and respected, with positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Barnhill Community High School
• Moorcroft School
• Northwood School
• Ruislip High School
• Vyners School

Queensmead School is part of Partnership Learning, which runs 20 schools. The nearest others:

• Coteford Junior School Pinner
• Northwood School Northwood
• Harefield School Uxbridge
• George Mitchell School London
• Greatfields Primary School Barking
• Greatfields School Barking
• Eastbury Primary School Barking
• Thames View Junior School Barking
• Riverside Primary School Barking
• Riverside School Barking

What is Queensmead School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Queensmead School is Strong standard, from an inspection in March 2026.

When was Queensmead School last inspected by Ofsted?

Queensmead School was last inspected in March 2026.

How many pupils does Queensmead School have?

Queensmead School has 1,502 pupils on roll.

What age range does Queensmead School cover?

Queensmead School for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are Queensmead School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 57.1, and 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Queensmead School?

Queensmead School is at Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS.