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Barnhill Community High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr John Jones

corporate_fareMIDDLESEX LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onHayes, UB4 9LE

language Visit Website phone 2088390600

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,522

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Attainment 8

53.1

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Hillingdon

#612 of 3,216 nationally

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Barnhill Community High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Hayes, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Barnhill Community High School is an academy converter in Hayes, Hillingdon, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MIDDLESEX LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,569 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.1, placing the school #8 in Hillingdon and #612 of 3,216 nationally. 57.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 58.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 26.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.18 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

57.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.3%

Entering EBacc71.40%

EBacc APS5

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83.20%

EBacc APS5.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.95

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.45

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.25

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

121

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.9%

Achieving A*–A26.0%

Achieving A*–B58.6%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate90.9%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

118

Retention rate94.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

116

Retention rate94.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

109

Retention rate95.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 February 2024

Inspection Report

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09 November 2022

Inspection Report

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14 September 2016

Inspection Report

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16 September 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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29 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-02-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-09-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-02-29

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-09-17

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,569 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,569	38	2.4%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,558	26	1.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,576	30	1.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,574	26	1.7%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,577	71	4.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,521	15	1.0%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,522	10	0.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,519	10	0.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,526	7	0.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,525	13	0.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,518	23	1.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,508	23	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,506	6	0.4%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,512	22	1.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,454	0	0.0%	0.0%	1
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,454	20	1.4%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,476	16	1.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,432	16	1.1%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,441	16	1.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,429	11	0.8%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,400	39	2.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,407	27	1.9%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,399	49	3.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,373	25	1.8%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,364	34	2.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,371	39	2.8%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 85 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree25%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable31%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree61%

agree29%

strongly disagree11%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree45%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree50%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree42%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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