Heathrow Aviation University Technical College

[Angiepoise]

Was thinking about this place for next year for DS. But now it seems that the original head has left mid-year which seems like a massive warning sign to me. Anyone with a child at the school with any info?

[ChalkHearts]

It looks interesting, doesn't it.

I don't know anyone there though.

[Angiepoise]

The specialism would be perfect for DS and the facilities are great, but... I'm just not sure if they are able to attract enough pupils to be viable.

[Hopeless432]

That looks amazing. How could it not be successful? I would imagine they will have large numbers applying.

[Angiepoise]

It's very difficult to persuade pupils to leave their existing school and start a new one in year 10. Also, it's a new and untested school so people are wary of taking a chance. I see they're advertising for a new head right now. If the google reviews are anything to go by, it's not in a good state.

[user1483732237]

OFSTED "requires improvement" in January 2017. Check out the DfE GCSE results info: provisional data for 2017 indicates progress as below average, 22% achieved good grades in maths & English, 26% persistent absence rate. One of the worst 300 schools in England out of 3000.