Uxbridge High School
Uxbridge, UB8 2PR · Hillingdon · secondary school
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12th 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 — 8.1/10 against 582 of them, against 6.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.6 · 66 | 46% | 3.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.12 · 58 | 38% | 2.25 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.3 · 62 | 15% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Uxbridge High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Therapeutic Art, Yoga, Science, Axiom Maths, and NIB & XYA CAD. Sports options cover Girls Football, Boys Rugby, Badminton, Basketball, and Netball. Arts activities include School Production, Dance, and Music Makers. Trips visit Wembley Stadium, Twickenham, The Oval, and universities. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,329 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,298. 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 raise their Attainment 8 scores? How are the various clubs and trips funded or organised?
What Ofsted said about Uxbridge High School
Overview
Uxbridge High School is described as an inclusive institution where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending, supported by strong attendance and positive behaviour. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and "exemplary" personal development, noting that the school’s values are realised across the community. Most pupils achieve positive outcomes, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and sixth-form students.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully created" with knowledge organised in a "logical order," allowing pupils to build on prior understanding effectively in subjects like English and science.
- Personal development is "exemplary," with "well-thought-through opportunities" including extensive extra-curricular activities, pupil leadership roles, and "meticulously organised" careers education.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and ensure learning time is maximised, while successfully adapting provision so SEND and disadvantaged pupils perform in line with their peers.
- Behaviour systems are effective, with "low-level disruption" being rare and bullying incidents managed appropriately, fostering a culture where pupils feel safe.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not implemented as successfully as in others, leading to gaps where pupils are "unable to remember relevant knowledge."
- The school should ensure the curriculum is delivered "consistently and effectively" so that key knowledge is retained and pupils remember their learning over time.
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 | 45.3 |
| 2024/25 | 43.0 |
| 2025/26 | 48.3 |
| 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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