West Thames College, Isleworth
West Thames College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 14 to 99 in Isleworth. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2024. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 6th-highest of the 6 schools in Isleworth with published results, and 3,298th of 3,298 across England.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Progress (2024)
- Well below average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
West Thames College in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at West Thames College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 0.6, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 48 in Hounslow and 47 across England.
0% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 52% in Hounslow and 47% in England.
That is in line with 2025, when the score was 1.2.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -2.91: pupils made well below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 5 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Art and Design and Social Studies.
Where pupils go next
Of the 60 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 77% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 75% to a further education college.
Of the 769 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 12% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 26% into work. 2% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Isleworth, about 370 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Thames College, 30 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
West Thames College excels at creating an inclusive community where all learners thrive. Teachers have expert knowledge and use highly effective teaching methods that help students make rapid progress, whether they are learning English for the first time, training for skilled trades, or developing independence skills. The college's strong partnerships with employers mean learners work on real projects and visit relevant workplaces like Heathrow airport, making their education directly relevant to future careers.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching with expert subject knowledge and highly effective techniques that help learners make rapid progress
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with strong employer partnerships that equips learners with relevant, up-to-date skills
- Inclusive, welcoming environment where learners behave impeccably and feel safe, with extensive sports, clubs and social activities
- Outstanding support for vulnerable learners including adults from disadvantaged backgrounds and learners with high needs
- Consistently high achievement rates with most learners progressing to the next level, higher education or employment
Areas for Improvement
- Apprenticeships rated as Good rather than Outstanding - areas for further development in this provision
Safeguarding
Learners feel safe and secure at college, know how to raise concerns, and do not experience bullying or harassment regardless of their diverse backgrounds.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports activities, table tennis, pool, clubs, games, social activities, museum visits, theatre productions, work placements, employer-led projects, supported internships, college nursery
West Thames College is a medium-sized further education college in London with outstanding overall effectiveness across all key areas. The college serves over 3,500 learners including young people, adults, apprentices, and those with high needs across a broad curriculum.
About
West Thames College is a medium-sized college of further and higher education in West London, England. It was formed in 1976, originally named Hounslow Borough College, having gained its current name in 1993.
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At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
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Average grade
c
Best 3 A-Levels
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Value added
1
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 769 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
2%
Top-third university
36%
Degree course
40%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 318 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 5 nearby schools
Keep up with West Thames College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 80
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 80 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 69 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
22 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
Capacity & Demand
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.
Inspection History(11)
Questions parents ask about West Thames College
What are GCSE results like at West Thames College?
In the 2026 results, pupils at West Thames College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is West Thames College's Ofsted rating?
West Thames College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024.
What is the catchment area for West Thames College?
No fixed boundary. When West Thames College is oversubscribed, Hounslow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to West Thames College?
Apply through Hounslow's coordinated admissions process, naming West Thames College 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 West Thames College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 80 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 69 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 22 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 West Thames College?
West Thames College is at London Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 4HS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)