Moorcroft School is a not applicable school in Uxbridge, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/05/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 134 |
| Number of Pupils: | 147 |
| Number of Boys: | 102 |
| Number of Girls: | 45 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 38.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 16.30% | 24 |
| African | 15.00% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 12.90% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 12.90% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 10.90% | 16 |
| Indian | 10.20% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 7.50% | 11 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.00% | 3 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colham Manor Junior School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Infant School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 87 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | - not rated | 555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.