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Global Academy
The Old Vinyl Factory, 1 Record Walk, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1DH, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.3 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
495
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.8 is notably high compared to the national average, only 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the lack of EBacc entries may be a consideration for some families. Approximately 46% of students progress to university, with 7% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 30.8 | Bottom 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 87 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
School supports development
87%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.6%
White Other11.5%
Black Caribbean9.5%
Asian Indian6.1%
Mixed Other5.9%
Black African5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Other2.2%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.50476, -0.42712 · UB3 1DH
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN142887
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.globalacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Global Academy rated by Ofsted?
Global Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Global Academy a good school?
Global Academy scores 44.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Global Academy?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, Global Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Global Academy in GCSEs?
Global Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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