Isleworth and Syon School for Boys, Isleworth
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys is a secondary school for boys aged 11 to 18 in Isleworth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 4th-highest of the 6 schools in Isleworth with published results, and 1,588th of 3,298 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Hounslow (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.2, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 48 in Hounslow and 47 across England.
44% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 52% in Hounslow and 47% in England.
That is up from 43.1 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.09: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 43.2, against 47.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 4.5 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 23 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Statistics, Combined Science and History.
Getting a place at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
For September 2026 entry, 82 families put Isleworth and Syon School for Boys as their first choice and 318 named it as one of their preferences, for 134 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Isleworth and Syon School for Boys are Nishkam School West London (0.5 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 64.5); Bolder Academy (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.7); The Green School for Girls (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 52.9); and The Green School for Boys (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45.4).
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Nishkam School West LondonBolder AcademyThe Green School for GirlsThe Green School for Boys
Where pupils go next
Of the 210 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 94% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 26% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.
Of the 103 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 61% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 11% into work. 17% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
57.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (39%), White British (16%) and other ethnic groups (14%).
In 2026, 120 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 24 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys had 75 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Isleworth, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ridgeway Road / Great West Road, 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Isleworth and Syon School for Boys issued 139 suspensions, 13.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Isleworth and Syon School for Boys are Spring Grove Primary School (0.6 miles), Marlborough Primary School (0.6 miles), The Smallberry Green Primary School (0.7 miles) and Isleworth Town Primary School (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Spring Grove Primary SchoolMarlborough Primary SchoolThe Smallberry Green Primary SchoolIsleworth Town Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
28.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has improved from -0.27 to 0.09 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 45.5 to 46.2 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 39% to 44% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 46.2 | 44.4% |
| Disadvantaged(55) | - | 43.2 | 38.2% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(116) | - | 47.7 | 47.4% |
| Boys(171) | - | 46.2 | 44.4% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(108) | - | 44.5 | 38% |
| Non mobile(159) | - | 47.0 | 45.9% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 210 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
139
Suspensions
13.61%
Suspension rate
85 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,021 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Isleworth and Syon School for Boys from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Isleworth and Syon School for Boys is in Hounslow; for families living there:
Apply to Hounslow for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 44
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 34 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
10 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 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
Your chances of a place at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
1,016 pupils
1,215 places
199 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Isleworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Isleworth
Across Hounslow council
Places available
3,076
Applications
3,156
Got 1st preference
68.9%
Got preferred school
95.6%
All secondary applications across Hounslow council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
120
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
15.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
951
Total Pupils
938
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
75
Teachers
12.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,320
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,148
Per pupil
£7164k
Total funding
£244k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.6%
Overall absence
23.5%
Persistent absence
882
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
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Questions parents ask about Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
What are GCSE results like at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 44% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Isleworth and Syon School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
No fixed boundary. When Isleworth and Syon School for Boys is oversubscribed, Hounslow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 1215 places.
How big are the classes at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
Classes at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys average 21.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys has around 951 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
7.6% of sessions were missed at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys in 2024/25. 23.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
Apply through Hounslow's coordinated admissions process, naming Isleworth and Syon School for Boys on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 34 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 10 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Isleworth and Syon School for Boys?
Isleworth and Syon School for Boys is at Ridgeway Road, Isleworth, TW7 5LJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)