The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.1
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- MIDDLESEX LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr John Jones (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2016 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelmore Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Brookside Primary School
Primary · Very close
Yeading Junior School
Primary · 885m away
Yeading Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 943m away
Grangewood School
Academy · 1.2km away
Grange Park School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hayes Park School
Primary · 1.5km away
Durdans Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Barnhill Community High School a selective school?
No. Barnhill Community High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Barnhill Community High School's Ofsted rating?
Barnhill Community High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnhill Community High School?
Barnhill Community High School currently has 1,569 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnhill Community High School take?
Barnhill Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Barnhill Community High School?
Barnhill Community High School is in Hayes, UB4 9LE, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnhill Community High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Barnhill Community High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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