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Barnhill Community High School
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Barnhill Community High School
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- Hillingdon UB4 9LE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive and respectful relationships underpin the Barnhill community.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders provide high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Assessment is used well to check pupils鈥� learning and to identify and address any gaps.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are rightly proud to work at this school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have refined the approach to managing behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are reflective and systematic in securing further improvements for the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they have adults to speak with if they have concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Every opportunity is taken to support pupils鈥� character development.
Extracurricular Offerings: All pupils benefit from carefully planned provision that extends beyond the academic curriculum.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students value responsibility and play an active role in helping to run the school.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils across the school benefit from an effective careers programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form are very well prepared for the next stage.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are identified swiftly and successfully access the same curriculum as their peers.
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Barnhill Community High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1574 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We take great satisfaction in giving each kid the opportunity to experience everything on offer in order to discover what they truly enjoy and are talented at. The ability to engage students on a variety of levels is essential to education. Both within and outside of the classroom, Barnhill and we provide very high standards of education and caring. Our students are worked with by a talented and dedicated staff. All successful communities are built on strong relationships between staff, students, and families, and this is true of the school. When it comes to the academic and cultural backgrounds of its students, Barnhill is incredibly diversified. The beginning of your education's seven-year journey is something we eagerly anticipate.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 15.1 | 13.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 48% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.20% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 38.63% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 53.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 28.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 12.91% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 18.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.90 | 3.43 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.73% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 90.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 23.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 47.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 16.15% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.46% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.23% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 42.5% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 57.28% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 14.09% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 18.97% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 3.43 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 87.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 24.85% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 49.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.77% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 1 | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 4 | 48.68% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 27.74% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 9 | 11.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 4 | 16.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 3.24 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 81.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 77.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 21.13% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 45.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.79% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.21% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 2.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 7 | 31.19% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 5 | 45.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 27.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 10 | 11.03% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 3 | 16.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 3.04 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 76.95% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 22.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 51.41% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.59% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.05% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 28.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 42.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 27.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 14.47% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 16.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 136 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 60.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 19.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 51.48% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.81% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.1% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.95 | 25.47 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.86 | 25.42 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.20% | 10.31% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 138 | 162 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 86% | 63.82% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.95% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 10.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.07 | 29.76 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.75 | 28.12 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.3% | 13.91% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 132 | 198 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 63.77% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 2% | 9.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.91% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.50 7 | 23.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.58 5 | 24.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.1% | 9.16% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 83 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 61.2% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.2% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 14.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 1% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.80 1 | 25.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.08 3 | 23.73 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.4% | 8.61% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 23.7% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 12.85% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.64 | 24.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.26 | 26.72 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 8.63% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 22.11% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.32% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 13.21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.16% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barnhill Community High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
