The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 237 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,437
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Fiona McCloskey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edinburgh Drive, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 8QY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Douay Martyrs Catholic School a selective school?
No. The Douay Martyrs Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Douay Martyrs Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Douay Martyrs Catholic School?
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School currently has 1,437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Douay Martyrs Catholic School take?
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Douay Martyrs Catholic School?
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School is in Uxbridge, UB10 8QY, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Douay Martyrs Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Douay Martyrs Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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