in the borough. Consortium schools have a common academic timetable, allowing sixth form students to interact and exchange lessons. In 2005, the school was named sports college of the year in the UK under the guidance of former olympian Jason Wing. Notable former pupils Mo Farah - Olympic 10,000m and 5000m champion Owais Shah - England cricketer Gautam Malkani - author and journalist Chris Plummer - former professional footballer for Queens Park Rangers Michael Bryan - former professional footballer for Watford Reece James - Chelsea footballer Prince Patel - professional boxer Isleworth Grammar School Sir Roger Carrick – ambassador to Indonesia 1990–1994, high commissioner to Australia 1994–1997 Tom Newman (musician) - co-founder of Virgin Records, producer of Mike Oldfield's 'Tubular Bells', composer, guitarist (1954–1956) Frederick William Hedges, British Army lieutenant and recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War (Isleworth County School) Geoffrey Lilley – professor of aeronautics and astronautics at the University of Southampton from 1964 to 1982 Richard Shepherd – Conservative MP for Aldridge-Brownhills from 1979 to 2015 Alan Whitehead – Labour MP for Southampton Test since 1997 Mark Woodnutt – Conservative MP for the Isle of Wight from 1959 to 1974 References External links Ofsted reports Foxtons School information EduBase Old Isleworthians Rugby Club Boys' schools in London Academies in the London Borough of Hounslow Secondary schools in the London Borough of Hounslow Isleworth