Bishopshalt School

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Uxbridge, UB83RF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
77.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 88.6%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 February 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Royal Lane
Hillingdon
Uxbridge, UB83RF
Phone
1895233909
Website
bishopshalt.hillingdon.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137633
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3RF
Website
http://www.bishopshalt.hillingdon.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOPSHALT SCHOOL
Capacity
1311 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,292
Free School Meals
26.5% (342 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.2
English Attainment 8:
12.5
Maths Attainment 8:
11.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.2
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
69.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
99.5%
Ebacc Languages:
88.0%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.05
Progress 8 Range:
0.84 to 1.27
University Progression:
71.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
71%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
187 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
69.0 (+49.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
88.6 (+36.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.7 (+19.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
1.05 (+1.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
81 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
162
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,292 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(10 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Above all else, a place for learning"

Love Learning Show Kindness Build Character Chase Brilliance Bright Futures

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Bishopshalt. The headteacher describes a school with a proud history, high expectations, a broad curriculum, and core values guiding decisions, aiming for outstanding education and the brightest futures.

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Bright Sustainable Futures Curriculum The Co Curricular Programme Instrument Lessons

SEND Provision

The Inclusion Faculty provides assessment, planning and review of learners' needs, supports staff through training, and delivers interventions and emotional support (ELSA). It operates under the SEND Code of Practice, with baseline assessments, learner profiles, home/school communication, lunchtime support, examination support, and progress reviews for pupils with SEND.

Admissions Criteria

PAN is 186 pupils per year group for Years 7-11. The school is heavily oversubscribed; admissions policy is followed strictly; offers are made by London Borough of Hillingdon. For September 2026, online applications closed 31 October 2025 and completed paperwork by 31 March 2026; the furthest distance offered for 2025 was 1.349 km.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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