Barnhill Community High SchoolYeading Lane , Hayes

Barnhill Community High School, based in Hayes, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Barnhill Community High School currently has around 1569 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 16.3%. indian pupils make up about 15.3% , followed by other mixed at 15.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 65% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .