Hounslow’s SEND Inspection highlights progress
A report published today (18 December 2024) by national inspectors Ofsted and CQC, recognises that the…
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4,000 new childcare places available in Hounslow for wraparound school care
Parents and carers of primary school children in Hounslow will now have more opportunities to access to ‘wraparound’ childcare before and after school.
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Celebrating Green Flag Award-Winning Schools as registrations re-open for 2025
Hounslow Council announces the outstanding achievements of 14 local schools and nurseries that have recently received prestigious Green Flag Awards for their commitment to environmental education.
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Apply on time for school places in Hounslow
Parents and carers whose children will be starting reception in primary school or transferring to secondary school in September 2025, can now begin applying for a school place for their child.
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Hounslow launches new tuition provision for children and young people
Hounslow Council is launching an exciting new tuition service for young people in Hounslow.
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Hounslow students celebrate exam success
Students and schools in Hounslow are celebrating impressive results in A Levels, T Levels and BTEC qualifications.
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Celebrating Hounslow schools’ heroes
The Council hosted an education award ceremony to celebrate the dedication and commitment of more than 200 school staff members who have served the community for up to four decades.
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Free activities for children and young people this summer
Hounslow Council is offering a range of free activities for children and young people who live in the borough this summer.
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85 per cent of Hounslow children offered first preference primary school
On National Primary Offer Day, 85 per cent of Hounslow children received their first choice of school, to continue their studies with, in September.
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SEND Partnership Summit signals spirit of collaboration
Hounslow Council hosts SEND Partnership Summit at Cranford Community College.
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95 percent of Hounslow students receive an offer to one of their preferred secondary schools
On March 1, 2024, National Secondary Offer Day, 95 percent of students in the borough received offers to attend one of their preferred schools this September.
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Hounslow primary schools embrace low carbon technology and efficient energy use
Hounslow Council supports primary schools on their pathway to the Council's net zero carbon target of 2030.
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Hounslow Council and Social Enterprise Academy involve cared for young people in Social Enterprise project
Young people in Hounslow will have the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Social Enterprise Schools programme
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New generation of eco-activists take the stage at Hounslow Climate Conference, parallel to COP28
Hounslow Council today hosted 40 students from six different schools across the borough to deliver a student climate conference in parallel with the ongoing COP28 in Dubai.
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Council and local schools help shine a spotlight on eliminating violence against women and girls
Hounslow Council and Chiswick School have collaborated to mark the annual UN-led 16 Days of Activism and teach children about Gender-Based violence
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Free and fun activities for children in Hounslow during the winter break
Hounslow Council is urging eligible families to register for the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) winter activities which will take place from 2 to 5 January 2024.
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Green light for new homes for Hounslow Care Leavers
Hounslow Council has approved the development of new high-quality homes for residents in need.
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Council supports schools to showcase children’s environmental efforts
On World Teachers’ Day, 5 October, Hounslow Council encourages nurseries and schools in the borough to apply to the Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation programme which is now open for…
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Hounslow champions care experience as a protected characteristic
Supporting children in care and young people who are care experienced is one of the primary obligations Hounslow Council fulfils.
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Admissions to Hounslow Primary and Secondary Schools now open
Primary and Secondary schools in Hounslow are now accepting applications from families with children starting primary school (reception) or transferring to secondary school (year 7) in September 2024.
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Hounslow students smash national and London averages on GSCE results day
A staggering 79.5% of students in Hounslow achieved a grade 4 or above in Maths, significantly outperforming both the national average of 61% and London average of 65%.
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Hounslow students achieve outstanding A-Level results
Students in Hounslow schools once again celebrated excellent A-Level results with a pass rate of 98%.
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Free school meals for all primary school aged children in Hounslow
All children from state-funded primary schools in Hounslow will have access to free school meals from September 2023 for the full academic year.
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Free summer activities for families in Hounslow
With the school holidays started, Hounslow Council has organised a Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Summer Festival on Friday, 21 July at the Old Isleworthians club in Isleworth (Wood Lane)
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Government backs Hounslow's plan to transform wasteland to grow food
Hounslow Council’s Grow for the Future policy, the first of its kind in the country, has been allocated £165,000 from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
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Hounslow Council celebrates Fostering Fortnight with recruitment events across the borough
Hounslow Council is supporting Fostering Fortnight – two weeks of recognition and celebration of those in our borough who care for foster children - with a series of information events.
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Local school nominated for Times Higher Education (TES) school award
Chiswick School has been nominated for Secondary School of the Year award.
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Local primary school wins Hounslow Schools Dragons’ Den competition
Grove Road Primary School won the local Social Enterprise Schools Dragons’ Den competition last week with their idea of a healthy food stall to support the social development of young people.
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Over 98% of Hounslow pupils offered a preferred primary school place
The figures were released today on National Primary Offer Day by the Pan-London Admissions board, which is responsible for the co-ordination of school admissions across the capital.
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94 per cent of Hounslow pupils receive an offer to one of their preferred secondary schools
Hounslow pupils receive offers from Secondary Schools on National Secondary Offer Day.
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Hounslow’s young people to benefit from UK’s first mental health crisis cafe
Children and young people in Hounslow can now take advantage of the UK's first mental health and wellbeing cafe.
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Schools affected by national strike action in February and March 2023
The National Education Union has announced strike action that will impact Hounslow schools in February and March
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Hounslow schools recognised by TfL for sustainable travel programme
Forty schools across Hounslow borough have now been officially accredited by Transport for London (TfL) for their commitment to sustainable travel.
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Apply on time for school places in Hounslow
Apply online now for 2023 primary and secondary school places.
