HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges), Uxbridge
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Uxbridge. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) in detail
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) in its own words
In its own words: "A community project bringing an outstanding, new inclusive learning environment to students and families. Discover the people, experiences and journeys that make our Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges such a special place to learn."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 27 October 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 3 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hillingdon
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 3132 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 24% went on to university or other higher education, 5% to apprenticeships and 22% into work. 3% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Uxbridge Underground Station, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Uxbridge College (->s), 150 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
HRUC excels at making learners feel valued and cared for, with outstanding behaviour and personal development outcomes. The college provides excellent careers support and real-world work experience, with learners gaining placements at major companies like Heathrow Airport and local restaurants. Teachers use creative teaching methods that help learners engage deeply with their subjects and progress well in their studies.
Key Strengths
- Learners have excellent attendance and behaviour, with polite and respectful conduct throughout the college
- High-quality careers advice and guidance help learners make well-informed choices about their futures
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use engaging teaching strategies that help learners remember what they learn
- Apprentices develop practical skills quickly and achieve high completion rates, with most continuing in employment
- Strong partnerships with employers like Heathrow Airport provide valuable work experience and curriculum input
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in business and information technology subjects remains too low compared to other areas
- Some assessment techniques in a small minority of cases need development
- Leaders acknowledge more work is needed in a few areas where overall achievement is still below target
Safeguarding
Learners and apprentices feel safe, including when working online, and have good understanding of local risks and extremism.
Extracurricular Activities
Performing arts visits to venues and museums, career fairs, career hub support, work experience placements, university presentations, employer demonstrations and workshops
HRUC is a large general further education college across five London campuses serving nearly 9,000 young learners, 3,900 adult learners, and 577 apprentices. The college was rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour, attitudes, and personal development.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C-
Average grade
28.3
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
5%
Achieving AAB+
Above average
Value added
273
A-Level students
93%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 7 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 3,132 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
3%
Top-third university
48%
Degree course
56%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,186 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Latest from HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)
On the road with the National Innovation Challenge
1 Oct 2026
Graduates reconnect at HRUC’s first alumni event
29 Sep 2026
HRUC receives national award for helping students prepare for employment
25 Sep 2026
HRUC students enjoy life-changing overseas trips as part of Turing Scheme
21 Sep 2026
Students invited to imagine Tomorrow’s World for NIC 2027
18 Sep 2026
New employment hub at Uxbridge College to help young people into work
15 Sep 2026
From HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)'s website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 23 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Uxbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uxbridge
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
3,605
Applications
3,520
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
93.8%
All secondary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(13)
Questions parents ask about HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)
What is HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)'s Ofsted rating?
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
What is the catchment area for HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)?
No fixed boundary. When HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 23 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)?
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is at Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)