Park Academy West London, Hillingdon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has significantly strengthened how it teaches, with teachers now confidently using assessment strategies to identify what pupils know and what they need to learn next. The leadership team has expanded and receives strong support from the trust, with staff feeling positive about the changes happening in the school. Behaviour is calm and respectful, creating a settled learning environment.
Key Strengths
- Renewed curriculum with strong focus on identifying and addressing misconceptions
- Effective staff training on formative assessment and assessment for learning strategies
- Well-considered professional development programme for middle and senior leadership
- Calm behaviour and respectful pupils with swift action on incidents
- Strong careers programme in place
Areas for Improvement
- High absence and persistent absence rates, particularly among disadvantaged pupils
- Reading for pleasure culture not fully embedded across the school
- Limited enrichment activities beyond academics such as visits and trips
- Need to raise pupil aspirations further
- Consolidation work needed on attendance improvement measures
Extracurricular Activities
Careers programme
Park Academy West London has made progress since its last inspection in November 2023, with an expanded leadership team and renewed curriculum focus. However, some aspects of the school still need further improvement, particularly around pupil attendance.
At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.1
Avg class size
41
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
795 pupils
1,150 capacity
355 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hillingdon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hillingdon
Admissions Demand - Hillingdon
Places available
3,815
Applications
3,622
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
94.2%
Secondary admissions across Hillingdon (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
12.52857%
Overall absence
37.18412%
Persistent absence
831
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Park Academy West London
Colham Manor Primary School
Rabbsfarm Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
Hillingdon Primary School
Wood End Park Academy
West Drayton Academy
Hewens Primary School
Highfield Primary School
Rosedale Primary School
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