Bishopshalt School
Uxbridge, UB8 3RF · Hillingdon · secondary school
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1st of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 873 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 68.6 · 90 | 30% | 2.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.05 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.8 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishopshalt School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +1.05 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same point. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Societies, Sporting Society, and Giving Time, alongside football, basketball, netball, and volleyball. The school also organises cultural and international trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,239 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,311. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Bishopshalt School
Overview
Bishopshalt School is described as an institution where practice is "of the highest standard nationally" and "other schools can learn from it." The report highlights that pupils thrive in a "calm, purposeful and creative environment" driven by high expectations, exceptional leadership, and a deeply respectful culture. Every aspect of the school’s provision, from curriculum to personal development, is rated as exceptional.
Strengths
- Pupils make "excellent progress across all subjects," with achievement "consistently and significantly above all others nationally."
- Attendance is "consistently and significantly above the national average," supported by a "very strong culture of aspiration."
- The curriculum is "broad, rich and ambitious," with teaching that is "highly effective" and ensures pupils "retain extensive knowledge over time."
- The school is "remarkably inclusive," with staff who "identify their individual needs with great care and precision" and remove barriers to learning.
- Personal development is "incredibly rich," producing pupils who are "confident, reflective and socially responsible."
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having "established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.7 |
| 2024/25 | 58.7 |
| 2025/26 | 56.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Open evening8 Sep 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
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