Park Academy West London
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Park View Road Hillingdon Middlesex UB8 3GA |
| Phone | 01895430066 |
| Reference Number | 145121 |
Park Academy West is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes as well as personal development and sixth-form provision. The school is recognized for fostering a positive and safe environment where pupils feel valued and supported. However, the quality of education and leadership requires attention, particularly in ensuring a consistent delivery of the curriculum that effectively embeds knowledge for all students. This is the school's first routine inspection post pandemic, and leaders acknowledge the need for improvement in the areas identified.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 852 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.17%
Girls: 48.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 89 | 65 | 154 |
| 8 | 89 | 69 | 158 |
| 9 | 86 | 77 | 163 |
| 10 | 74 | 88 | 162 |
| 11 | 70 | 67 | 137 |
| 12 | 15 | 36 | 51 |
| 13 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40.6% |
| Indian | 10.8% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| African | 6.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and behave well in school.
- The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum, including for students with SEND.
- Leaders prioritize staff welfare and manage workload effectively.
- A strong personal development curriculum that addresses various risks faced by pupils.
- High-quality careers guidance and support for pupils' future opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Students' understanding is not routinely checked, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Activities in lessons are sometimes poorly selected, hindering knowledge retention.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.17 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Colham Manor Primary School
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0.22 miles |
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0.56 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
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0.7 miles |
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Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
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0.93 miles |
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0.95 miles |
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1.04 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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Highfield Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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Rosedale Primary School
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1.3 miles |
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St Catherine Catholic Primary School
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1.31 miles |
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1.49 miles |
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1.5 miles |
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Cherry Lane Primary School
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1.53 miles |
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1.59 miles |
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John Locke Academy
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1.6 miles |
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Whitehall Junior School
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1.66 miles |
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Whitehall Infant School
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Moorcroft School
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0.16 miles |
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0.41 miles |
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The PRIDE Academy
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0.48 miles |
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Hillingdon Manor School
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0.56 miles |
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Pield Heath House RC School
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0.64 miles |
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0.92 miles |
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Hewens College
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1.12 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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1.33 miles |
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Rosedale College
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1.37 miles |
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1.37 miles |
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ACS Hillingdon International School
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1.86 miles |
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1.95 miles |
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2.08 miles |
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2.15 miles |
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