Queensmead School
Academy converter secondary school in Ruislip (Hillingdon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Queensmead is a forward-looking, and dynamic co-educational academy, for 11-18 year olds. At Queensmead, we have a tradition of combining both high expectations for all our students with a curriculum that is appropriate to the needs of the 21st century.
Our dedicated staff, excellent facilities and commitment to providing equal access to a wide range of educational and cultural experiences creates an environment in which all students are able to discover and develop their full potential. Our students are here to learn, but education at Queensmead is not limited to the statutory delivery of the National Curriculum.
It includes a wide range of extra-curricular activities which incorporates a busy sports and performing arts programme. Fundamentally we are an ambitious school that is committed to seeking the best for all our students. There is a wealth of additional information about our school Here you will find.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to do so, we welcome you to visit our school and see what we have to offer.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Metacognition
- Retrieval Practice
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 136711
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Constituency
- Uxbridge and South Ruislip
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Marina Andre | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Milan Patel | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Cian Siva | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Hiten Morar | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Nimisha Patel | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Grace Samuels | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Camila Laxton | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Tom Corish | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Patterson | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2020 | |
| Dr Benjamin Archer | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Rhona Johnston | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mr Philip Harrison Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Unil Patel Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record