Global Academy
Middlesex, UB3 1DH · Hillingdon · secondary school
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21st of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 744 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.2 · 19 | 46% | 0.87 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.9 · 0 | 38% | 0.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 27.4 · 0 | 15% | 0.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Global Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. The Attainment 8 score was 30.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.9 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Film & Screen Saturday Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 526 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Global Academy
Overview
Global Academy provides an education that prepares pupils well for their future, underpinned by an "ambitious curriculum" and "exceptionally strong" partnerships with media and business sectors. The school is described as a "calm and orderly place" where pupils demonstrate "exemplary behaviour" and "highly positive and committed attitudes" to their studies.
Strengths
- Sixth-form provision is outstanding, with students benefiting from "extended work placements" and acting as "excellent roles models" for younger pupils.
- Personal development is of "exceptional quality," featuring rich opportunities such as radio broadcasting, podcasting, and debates on diverse perspectives.
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered to build pupils’ knowledge over time," with staff possessing "strong subject knowledge" and explaining ideas clearly.
- Attendance is a high priority, with staff working "relentlessly" to remove barriers, resulting in rising attendance levels even for vulnerable pupils.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff ensuring vulnerable pupils receive "timely and highly effective support."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of key stage 4 subjects, teaching does not provide sufficient opportunity for pupils to "practice and consolidate their knowledge" before moving on, leaving some less confident in applying learning.
- The school should ensure all staff have suitable training to deliver these subjects effectively and regularly check the impact of actions taken.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 27.3 |
| 2024/25 | 30.8 |
| 2025/26 | 27.4 |
| 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 National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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