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Global Academy

Hillingdon, UB3 1DHSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
-1.90
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,125
of 3,141 nationally

About Global Academy

Global Academy, a state secondary in Hillingdon for pupils aged 14 to 19, was judged Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, but the detail tells a more nuanced story. The school received Outstanding ratings for its sixth-form provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes, while leadership and management and quality of education were both rated Good. However, the most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of -1.9, which places it in the bottom 50 nationally and ranks it 21st out of 21 schools in the Hillingdon local authority. This means that, on average, pupils at Global Academy achieve nearly two grades lower per subject across eight GCSEs than pupils with similar starting points nationally. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 27.3, and just 25% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. No pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Old Vinyl Factory, Hayes, Middlesex, Hillingdon, UB3 1DH
HeadteacherJames Murray-Walsh
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils495
Free School Meals (FSM)34.0%
School Capacity495 / 600 (83% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSports HallLibraryTennis CourtsTheatreScience LabsSwimming PoolAstro TurfArt StudiosChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

NetballTennisRoundersRugbyBadmintonGymnasticsMartial ArtsRowingFootballBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessOrchestraDuke of EdinburghScience ClubDramaFilm ClubBook ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Global Academy

Global Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.