Welcome to Heston Community School
The decisions you make at Post 16 are some of the most important of your life; they will determine your higher education and future career options.At Heston, you will be able to take advantage of a broad curriculum delivered by highly skilled and experienced teachers, with a track record of academic success. Above all, you will be joining a safe and caring community where every student matters and every student contributes to our vibrant community ethos. Independence in learning, leadership, team working and communication skills will be fostered through a variety of extracurricular opportunities such as Student Council, Debating Society, Charity Committee, Community Service, Duke of Edinburgh, sport and creative productions.We have a strong record of securing offers from some of the most prestigious universities including Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL, King’s College, LSE, Warwick, St. Andrews, University of Arts, Birmingham and Nottingham. Our students have pursued a diverse range of disciplines including Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Computer Science and The Creative Arts. We also offer full support for those who wish to follow the increasingly attractive route of Apprenticeship degrees.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,323 Total
No. of Boys
679 (51.3%)
No. of Girls
644 (48.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
24.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
5.24%
A*/A grades
20.56%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
95%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
13%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
25%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Go to School WebsiteKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 20, 2025
Post 16 Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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