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Swakeleys School for Girls

Secondary Ages 11-18 1,404 pupils Uxbridge
Ofsted: Good
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Swakeleys School for Girls is an academy converter in Hillingdon for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 1,404 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Swakeleys School for Girls is Good, from an inspection in September 2022. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 57.4, and 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Ofsted inspection: September 2022. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Unknown
Address Clifton Gardens
Hillingdon
Uxbridge
UB10 0EJ
Phone 01895251962
Reference Number 136631

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1404
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 27.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 57.8%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown 240 240
8 Unknown 235 235
9 Unknown 233 233
10 Unknown 226 226
11 Unknown 227 227
12 Unknown 133 133
13 Unknown 110 110

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
Indian 17.8%
Asian, Other 13.7%
Pakistani 11.3%
Mixed, Other 8.5%
African 7.5%
White, British 7.4%
White, Other 3.8%
White & Asian 1.9%
Caribbean 1.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.6%
Unclassified 1.6%
White & Black (African) 0.8%
Irish 0.3%
Chinese 0.1%

Swakeleys School for Girls is currently performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of inspection, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. This marks a shift from their previous 'Outstanding' grade in the last inspection eight years ago, influenced by changes in the inspection framework and a long gap since the last evaluation due to legal exemptions. The school demonstrates strong academic performance and a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students effectively for further education and employment, supported by highly knowledgeable teachers.

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Sixth Form Provision Good
Last Report Date 17 May 2022
Date Report
17 May 2022 School inspection:
06 Nov 2013 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
20 Mar 2012 Curriculum and development visit
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
23 Sep 2009 Full inspection:
Previously as Swakeleys School
12 Dec 2007 Curriculum and development visit
10 Oct 2006 Full inspection:
25 Nov 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong academic outcomes for pupils
  • Highly knowledgeable teachers who design effective learning activities
  • Wide range of extra-curricular activities and clubs
  • Strong support for pupils with special educational needs
  • Effective safeguarding measures
  • Pupils feel safe and report rare disruptions in learning
  • Diverse curriculum that reflects the school community

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent assessment strategies leading to gaps in pupil understanding
  • Some pupils feel that their concerns are not addressed regarding bullying and fairness

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
57.4

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 68.3%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 81.1%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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GCSE Results

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Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade B- C+ C+
Average Grade (best 3) B- B- C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 13.3%
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2026 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 110 37
Third Preference 71 11
From another Local Authority 26 14

Previous Years

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What is Swakeleys School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Swakeleys School for Girls is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

When was Swakeleys School for Girls last inspected by Ofsted?

Swakeleys School for Girls was last inspected in September 2022.

How many pupils does Swakeleys School for Girls have?

Swakeleys School for Girls has 1,404 pupils on roll.

What age range does Swakeleys School for Girls cover?

Swakeleys School for Girls for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are Swakeleys School for Girls's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 57.4, and 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Swakeleys School for Girls?

Swakeleys School for Girls is at Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ.

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