The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 41% 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
38.5
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+1.10
Band 1Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 99 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 852
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 41.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Suvi Mohey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park View Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB8 3GA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoorcroft School
Academy · Very close
Colham Manor Primary School
Primary · 354m away
Meadow High School
Special school · 660m away
Chantry School
Special school · 771m away
The Skills Hub
Free school · Grammar · 771m away
The PRIDE Academy
Free school · 771m away
Hillingdon Manor School
Independent · 898m away
Rabbsfarm Primary School
Primary · 902m away
Questions parents ask
Is Park Academy West London a selective school?
No. Park Academy West London is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Park Academy West London's Ofsted rating?
Park Academy West London was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Academy West London?
Park Academy West London currently has 852 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Academy West London take?
Park Academy West London caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Park Academy West London?
Park Academy West London is in Hillingdon, UB8 3GA, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Academy West London have a sixth form?
Yes, Park Academy West London has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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