Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Hayes, UB4 0LT · Hillingdon · all-through school
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9th 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 — 8.3/10 against 829 of them, against 8.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.9 · 84 | 30% | 2.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.1 · 87 | 10% | 0.87 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, following an inspection in July 2023. In 2024/25, 51.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,553 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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
What support structures are in place to help pupils achieve the national median in Attainment 8? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake performance?
What Ofsted said about Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders encourage pupils to adopt values such as "helping others" and "being respectful," resulting in pupils who "love to go to school." Behaviour is rated as "Outstanding," with students described as "polite and personable" and "highly attentive in class." The school maintains "Good" overall effectiveness, supported by an "ambitious curriculum" and strong academic outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "consistently excellent," allowing learning to proceed "without interruption."
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that reflects "high expectations" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Academic outcomes are strong, with pupils achieving highly in examinations and national assessments, and a "high proportion" studying English baccalaureate subjects.
- Personal development is well-supported through a "wide range of extra-curricular activities," including clubs, charity work, and opportunities for pupils to "debate current affairs."
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, with senior leaders described as "mindful of staff’s workload."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teaching does not "consistently revisit prior learning" or "identify and address pupils’ misconceptions," meaning some pupils do not fully understand or remember what they have been taught.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "well-trained team" sharing responsibility and staff knowing how to report concerns, supported by on-site counselling and external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.6 |
| 2024/25 | 49.9 |
| 2025/26 | 56.1 |
| 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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