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Park Academy West London
Park View Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB8 3GA, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.9 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
852
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.5, the school performs better than 86% of institutions across the UK, although only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While 61% of pupils progress to university, the Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement' indicates there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction and community engagement could be factors to explore further.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 36 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.6%
Asian Indian10.8%
White Other10.6%
Black African6.1%
Mixed Other5.2%
Other4.8%
Asian Pakistani4.8%
Asian Other4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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51.51925, -0.46099 · UB8 3GA
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN145121
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.park-aspirations.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Park Academy West London rated by Ofsted?
Park Academy West London was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2023.
Is Park Academy West London a good school?
Park Academy West London scores 9.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Park Academy West London in GCSEs?
Park Academy West London achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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