Global Academy, based in Middlesex, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Global Academy currently has around 495 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 36.8% boys and 63.2% girls. Around 34.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.2%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.6%. other white pupils make up about 11.5%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Old Vinyl Factory, Middlesex, UB3 1DH |
| Website: | www.globalacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 02030199000 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Murray-Walsh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142887 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 495 |
| Number of Boys: | 182 |
| Number of Girls: | 313 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.60% | 191 |
| Other White | 11.50% | 57 |
| Caribbean | 9.50% | 47 |
| Indian | 6.10% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 29 |
| African | 5.90% | 29 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.50% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.60% | 23 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.20% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botwell House Catholic Primary School Botwell Lane , UB3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake Farm Park Academy Botwell Common Road , UB3 1JA | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Junior School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Infant School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Primary School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Middle School Featherstone Road , UB2 5AG | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Sikh College Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounslow PRU (Asylum and Refugees) Cranford Community College , High Street TW5 9PD | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Primary School High Street , Cranford TW5 9RU | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkway School High Street , Canford TW5 9RU | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.