Park Academy West London
Hillingdon, UB8 3GA · Hillingdon · secondary school
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20th 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 — 3.5/10 against 481 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.4 · 19 | 30% | 0.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.3 · 27 | 25% | 0.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.1 · 12 | 10% | 0.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Academy West London overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.3 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils have visited the NASA centre and the Toni & Guy Learning Academy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 795 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. 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 and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating? How do you monitor progress for students who start below the national average?
What Ofsted said about Park Academy West London
Overview
The report describes the school as a community where pupils feel valued and safe, with staff building positive relationships. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the quality of education and leadership require improvement due to uneven curriculum delivery and inconsistent teaching practices.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and enjoy being in school, supported by clear systems for managing disruption.
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to build knowledge progressively, with an "applied transdisciplinary curriculum" for younger pupils.
- Pupils access a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including sports, drama, and leadership roles.
- Leaders provide high-quality careers advice and guidance, ensuring pupils are well informed about future options.
- Staff identify weaker readers early and implement support programmes to improve fluency and confidence.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must routinely check pupils’ understanding and address misconceptions to prevent gaps in knowledge.
- Lesson activities need to be better selected to help pupils practise and master subject-specific knowledge and skills.
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 | 41.2 |
| 2024/25 | 38.5 |
| 2025/26 | 38.1 |
| 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
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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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