Moorcroft School, based in Uxbridge, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable 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.

Moorcroft School currently has around 147 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.4% boys and 30.6% girls. Around 46.9% 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 13%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.3%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 16.3%. african pupils make up about 15% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.9%

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 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 .

School Information

Address: Bramble Close, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF
Website: www.moorcroftschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01895437799
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Hillingdon
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andrew Sanders
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138158

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/05/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 134
Number of Pupils: 147
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 45

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13% 4%
Persistent absence: 38.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British16.30%24
African15.00%22
Other (any other ethnic group)12.90%19
Other Asian12.90%19
Other Mixed10.90%16
Indian10.20%15
Pakistani7.50%11
Other White4.10%6
White and Black Caribbean2.00%3
Bangladeshi2.00%3
Other Black2.00%3
Unclassified2.00%3
White and Black African0.70%1
White and Asian0.70%1
Caribbean0.70%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.09
Local authority average
0.19
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
36%
Local authority average
34%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
46%
Local authority average
49%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
47.4
Local authority average
48.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

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Primary

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Secondary

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Bishopshalt School
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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moorcroft School
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4out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorcroft School
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Hillingdon Manor School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.