Uxbridge High School
104%
Capacity
1,345
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Uxbridge High School
Uxbridge High School is a large, mixed secondary school in Hillingdon that is significantly oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 970 applications for 216 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.49 to one, with 142 of those offers going to first-preference applicants. The school currently has 1,345 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 1,298, which suggests it is operating at full stretch. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 36.5%, well above the national average and a clear indicator that the school serves a community with higher-than-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its recent inspections, with its most recent graded inspection in November 2024 awarding Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership, while personal development was rated Outstanding.
Academically, Uxbridge High School delivers solid, if not spectacular, results. Its Progress 8 score of 0.12 is above the Hillingdon local authority average of 0.06, placing it 15th out of 21 secondary schools in the borough. This means pupils typically make slightly more progress than the national average, with particularly strong progress in English (0.43) and maths (0.23). The Attainment 8 score is 45.3, and 65.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 34.7%, with 19.6% achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the school's value-added score of -0.23 is below average, and the average points per entry of 32.11 equates to a C+ grade. The sixth form is rated Good by Ofsted, and 104 pupils were in the cohort for the most recent results.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including science labs, art studios, tennis courts, and a sixth form centre, with sports on offer from rowing to gymnastics. It has a comprehensive SEND provision covering ten categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. Parent feedback is generally positive: 89% of respondents would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed that their child is happy, feels safe, and that the school has high expectations. However, 14% disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, and 18% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly. This is a school that suits families looking for a large, inclusive secondary with a strong sixth form, where academic progress is above the local average, but where the sixth form outcomes are more modest. The high oversubscription rate means applying early and as a first preference is essential.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | The Greenway, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 2PR |
| Headteacher | Louisa Seymour |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 1,345 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.5% |
| School Capacity | 1,345 / 1,298 (104% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.12)
1259th of 3,141
Nationally
320th of 487
In London
15th of 21
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
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
31.9
'22/23
29.8
'23/24
32.1
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
2022/2364%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 83 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
11%
Russell Group
12%
Top-third HE
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)64%
- Employment25%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Not sustained4%
- Other education1%
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.
Ofsted Parent View
55 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed216
970
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
211 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% 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
- White British23.3%
- Asian21.9%
- Mixed14.2%
- White (other)10.2%
- 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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
12
Total schools
9
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 Uxbridge 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
The Greenway, Uxbridge
Hillingdon, UB8 2PR
Journey to School
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