We follow the London Borough of Hounslow admission policy. Parents of students who wish to apply for a place at the school should contact the Education Department, Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow.
Alternatively, if you would like to arrange a personal tour or find out more about The Heathland School and what we have to offer, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 020 8572 4411.
Term Time Admissions
All pupils and their parents/guardians requesting admission to The Heathland School are required to contact The Civic Centre, Department of Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning, in the first instance. If a place is available in the particular Year Group, parents/ guardians will be informed in writing by the Local Authority. The school should then be contacted to arrange an interview with the Deputy Head [Pupil Support]. Sixth Form pupils should arrange an appointment with the Director of Sixth Form. At the interview, school expectations and procedures are explained, and the first day of school is agreed. Parents/Guardians are expected to agree to uphold the school values if their children attend the school. We believe the home-school partnership is vital for a pupil to achieve his/her best.
Admissions
We follow the London Borough of Hounslow admission policy. Parents of students who wish to apply for a place at the school should contact the School Admissions Team from the London Borough of Hounslow.
In-year Admissions (Years 7 – 11)
All pupils and their parents/carers requesting admission to The Heathland School are required to contact The School Admissions Team in the first instance. If a place is available in the particular Year Group, parents/ carers will be informed in writing by the Local Authority. The school should then be contacted to arrange an interview with the Deputy Head [Pupil Support]. Sixth Form pupils should arrange an appointment with the Deputy Head [Sixth Form and Resources]. At the interview, school expectations and procedures are explained, and the first day of school is agreed. Parents/Carers are expected to agree to uphold the school values if their children attend the school. We believe the home-school partnership is vital for a pupil to achieve his/her best.
If we have a place and you would like to arrange a personal tour or find out more about The Heathland School and what we have to offer, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 020 8572 4411.
Sixth Form Applications for September
You can watch the presentation below. If you scroll down you can also view some of students talking about their experiences at The Heathland and watch our Sixth Form promotional video.
In order to find out more about the courses we offer, please click on the ‘Courses’ button and read about the subjects you are interested in studying. You will also see that our
Progression from Year 12 to Year 13
Students must pass their Year 12 examinations to continue their A level courses into Year 13. If students attain a U grade in their examinations in December, they will have another opportunity with the second set of examinations in March and one final opportunity to re-sit in June. If they are still unsuccessful they will not be able to continue with that subject(s).
Why choose the Heathland Sixth Form?
- Outstanding academic results
- Wide choice and combinations of A Level subjects
- Successful Oxbridge and Medics programmes
- Enrichment opportunities for ‘Most Able’ students
- Friendly and supportive environment with a personal tutor
- Extensive UCAS Programme led by a dedicated Academic Tutor
- Full guidance system for careers and Higher Education
- Excellent ICT facilities and independent study area: A-Level students are expected to complete 5 hours independent study per subject each week
- Fully qualified, experienced, caring and supportive teachers
- Opportunities for Leadership
- Active social, sports and community programme
- Students are able to apply for Bursary
- We do not charge students for text books
Sixth Form Admissions Criteria
The school will consider the following factors before deciding to offer a student a place in the Sixth Form:
- The GCSE grade criteria for the course provided has been met (details are set out on the school website).
- There are sufficient places available on the proposed course(s) of study.
- Courses will only be offered subject to demand and staff availability.
- First priority will be given to students from within the school, pre-16, and then to external applicants subject to availability.
- PLEASE NOTE: It will not be permitted for students to repeat the same course. We admit students who are currently in Year 11 and are progressing to Year 12.
Criteria for Admission to the Sixth Form
Evidence that the prospective student satisfies the entry requirement for A level courses as indicated below
- Core Pathway of 3 A levels: a total point score of at least 36 in the student’s best 8 subjects with at least a grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language. (We will accept students with a grade 4 in English language if they have at least a grade 5 in English literature).
- Extended Pathway of 4 A Levels: a total point score of at least 56 in the student’s best 8 subjects with at least a grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language. (We will accept students with a grade 4 in English language if they have at least a grade 5 in English literature).
- GCSE English Language retake is compulsory for those students who do not have a grade 5. subject leaders have produced short videos to tell you a little more about their subject.
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