The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.7
14.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
29.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
94%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,294
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 26.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- BISHOPSHALT SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Liam McGillicuddy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillingdon Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Pield Heath House RC School
Special school · 712m away
Meadow High School
Special school · 1.0km away
Highfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Uxbridge High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Swakeleys School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
Colham Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hillingdon Manor School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishopshalt School a selective school?
No. Bishopshalt School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishopshalt School's Ofsted rating?
Bishopshalt School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishopshalt School?
Bishopshalt School currently has 1,294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishopshalt School take?
Bishopshalt School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishopshalt School?
Bishopshalt School is in Uxbridge, UB8 3RF, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishopshalt School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishopshalt School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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