Barnhill Community High School
110%
Capacity
1,569
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Barnhill Community High School
Barnhill Community High School is a popular choice among local families, with 896 applications for 234 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.83. Of those, 376 put it as their first preference, and 215 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents see real value here, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 awarded it an overall Outstanding rating, with Outstanding marks for quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. Behaviour and attitudes were rated Good. The previous inspection in 2012 rated the school Good overall, so this represents a clear step up. With 1,569 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,422, the school is operating above its official capacity, which further underscores its draw.
Academically, Barnhill delivers strong results. Its Progress 8 score of 0.62 is well above average nationally and significantly higher than the Hillingdon local authority average of 0.06. That places it 6th out of 21 secondary schools in the borough, and in the top 25% nationally. In English, the Progress 8 score is 0.71; in maths it is 0.83. The Attainment 8 score sits at 55.6, and 85.5% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 69.1% reaching grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 5.31, and 83.2% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. At A-level, the school’s value-added score is -0.08, which is average, and the average points per entry is 34.7, equivalent to a C+ grade. The best three A-levels average out at a B-.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, theatre, art studios, astro turf, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. Sports provision covers everything from rowing and swimming to martial arts and gymnastics, while clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, debating, coding, and Model United Nations. Barnhill also supports a broad spectrum of SEND needs, including specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, and physical disabilities. With 36.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It is a good fit for families who want a large, oversubscribed comprehensive with strong academic progress, a thriving sixth form, and a broad extracurricular offer.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Yeading Lane, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB4 9LE |
| Headteacher | John Jones |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 1,569 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,569 / 1,422 (110% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.62)
360th of 3,141
Nationally
135th of 487
In London
6th of 21
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.1
'22/23
35.0
'23/24
34.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2361%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 147 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
24%
Russell Group
26%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)61%
- Employment23%
- Not sustained7%
- Further education1%
- Other education1%
- Apprenticeship1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed234
896
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
376 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian34.0%
- Mixed18.8%
- White British8.3%
- White (other)5.5%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barnhill Community High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Yeading Lane, Hayes
Hillingdon, UB4 9LE
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