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The Douay Martyrs Catholic School

Hillingdon, UB10 8QYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
+0.55
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
145 1st-choice / 235 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#449 of 3,141 nationally

About The Douay Martyrs Catholic School

The Douay Martyrs Catholic School sits within the London borough of Hillingdon, where it ranks 7th out of 21 secondary schools by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top third locally. Among its top-performing peers in the borough are Bishopshalt School, Northwood School, and Queensmead School, all of which post higher Progress 8 scores. Douay Martyrs is a mixed, state-funded Roman Catholic secondary with a sixth form, currently rated Good by Ofsted following an ungraded inspection in 2024 that confirmed the school remains Good. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 682 applications for 235 places, with 145 first-preference applications and 128 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.9. This level of demand suggests strong local reputation, particularly among Catholic families, though the school is open to pupils of all faiths and none.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressEdinburgh Drive, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 8QY
HeadteacherFiona McCloskey
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils1,437
Free School Meals (FSM)18.9%
School Capacity1,437 / 1,297 (111% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsSixth Form CentreScience LabsICT SuiteSwimming PoolLibraryAstro TurfDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

SwimmingRowingAthleticsBadmintonCross CountryTennisDanceRoundersCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessNewspaperChoirDuke of EdinburghCodingBook ClubYoung EnterpriseDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: douaymartyrs.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Douay Martyrs Catholic School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.