Located in Uxbridge, Swakeleys School for Girls is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls 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.

Swakeleys School for Girls currently has around 1398 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 0.1% boys and 99.9% girls. Around 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 18.2%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 17.7% , followed by pakistani at 11.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 74% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Clifton Gardens, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ
Website: http://swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01895251962
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hillingdon
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Kelda Stevenson
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136631

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 1174
Number of Pupils: 1398
Number of Boys: 1
Number of Girls: 1397

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian18.20%254
Other (any other ethnic group)17.70%247
Pakistani11.70%164
Other Asian10.30%144
White British9.10%127
Other Mixed8.50%119
African8.30%116
Other White4.00%56
Bangladeshi3.70%52
Caribbean2.60%36
Unclassified1.80%25
White and Asian1.70%24
White and Black Caribbean1.00%14
White and Black African0.90%12
Irish0.20%3
Chinese0.10%2
Other Black0.10%2
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.49)
Of the 227 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 216 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.49
Town average
0.09
Local authority average
0.19
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
40%
Town average
36%
Local authority average
34%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
59%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
49%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
53.4
Town average
47.4
Local authority average
48.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.7
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
McMillan Nursery School
Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD
3out of 4 2,474 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highfield Primary School
Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB
3out of 4 333 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Primary School
160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH
3out of 4 557 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Primary School
160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH
- not rated 557 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Junior School
Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH
- not rated 827 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Infant School
Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH
- not rated 832 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Swakeleys School for Girls
Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Swakeleys School
Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 9HT
3out of 4 143 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Mellow Lane School
Hewens Road , UB4 8JP
- not rated 1,162 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
De Salis Studio College
Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP
3out of 4 1,162 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)
Park Road , UB8 1NQ
- not rated 2,379 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Helen's College
Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX
- not rated 1,064 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
ACS Hillingdon International School
108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE
- not rated 1,379 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hedgewood School
Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF
3out of 4 1,550 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Manor School
Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD
- not rated 1,703 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW
3out of 4 1,998 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.