The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.8
13.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: 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
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 58 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 495
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 34%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- GLOBAL ACADEMY UTC TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr James Murray-Walsh (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
The Old Vinyl Factory, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBotwell House Catholic Primary School
Primary · 550m away
Lake Farm Park Academy
Primary · 883m away
Harlington School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Pinkwell Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cranford Park Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Minet Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Minet Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Global Academy a selective school?
No. Global Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Global Academy's Ofsted rating?
Global Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Global Academy?
Global Academy currently has 495 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Global Academy take?
Global Academy caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Global Academy?
Global Academy is in Middlesex, UB3 1DH, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Global Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Global Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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