The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Uxbridge, UB10 8QY · Hillingdon · secondary school
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10th 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 — 8.7/10 against 876 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.1 · 77 | 30% | 2.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.55 · 86 | 25% | 2.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.0 · 85 | 10% | 0.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 54.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.55 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Red Caps, public speaking, and debating clubs. They play football, enter art competitions, and visit theatres. A pilgrimage to Lourdes is also organised.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,398 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,297. 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 is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Overview
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School continues to be a good school, providing a safe and happy environment where pupils’ mental health is a high priority. The school delivers an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that enables pupils to attain high standards and prepares them effectively for their next steps. Pupils enjoy attending school, respond well to high expectations, and take pride in their work.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-sequenced," covering a broad range of subjects and ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "attain highly alongside their peers."
- Pupils are "safe and happy," with staff building strong relationships and providing robust support for mental health and well-being.
- Sixth-form students act as "positive role models," running clubs for younger pupils and benefiting from improved academic focus and detailed staff support.
- The school offers a well-planned personal development programme, including extra-curricular activities and a structured careers programme with personalised advice.
- Staff are "committed and loyal," with leaders mindful of workload pressures and the trust providing close oversight to support improvement.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff "present subject content clearly" and select work that is "focused on aiding all pupils’ learning," as unclear teaching and unsuitable tasks sometimes create gaps in knowledge, particularly for pupils with SEND.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.8 |
| 2024/25 | 52.6 |
| 2025/26 | 55.0 |
| 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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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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