The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.9
12.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
14.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
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
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 227 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,398
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- SWAKELEYS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Head
- Ms Kelda Stevenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Primary School
Primary · 305m away
Hillingdon Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Mellow Lane School
Secondary · 1.1km away
De Salis Studio College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Hewens College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Hewens Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bishopshalt School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Charville Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Swakeleys School for Girls a selective school?
No. Swakeleys School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Swakeleys School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Swakeleys School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swakeleys School for Girls?
Swakeleys School for Girls currently has 1,398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swakeleys School for Girls take?
Swakeleys School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Swakeleys School for Girls?
Swakeleys School for Girls is in Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swakeleys School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Swakeleys School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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