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The Douay Martyrs Catholic School

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

personMs Fiona McCloskey

corporate_fareTHE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST

location_onUxbridge, UB10 8QY

language Visit Website phone 1895679400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,563

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Attainment 8

52.6

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Hillingdon

#653 of 3,216 nationally

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The Douay Martyrs Catholic School is a Academy converter secondary school in Uxbridge, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Douay Martyrs Catholic School is an academy converter in Uxbridge, Hillingdon, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,437 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6, placing the school #9 in Hillingdon and #653 of 3,216 nationally. 54.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 43.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.11 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.7 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

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

54.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.1%

Entering EBacc79.50%

EBacc APS4.87

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87.70%

EBacc APS5.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS4.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS5.2

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.62

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.4

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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

94%

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

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

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

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

107

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.7%

Achieving A*–A13.2%

Achieving A*–B43.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.3%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

124

Retention rate95.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

124

Retention rate99.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

101

Retention rate98.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

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16 October 2018

Inspection Report

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27 February 2018

Inspection Report

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23 October 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-10-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-02-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-10-23

None Legacy

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

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.7%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,437 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, 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)	1,437	30	2.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,438	20	1.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,497	11	0.7%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,506	22	1.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,524	28	1.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,554	33	2.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,563	26	1.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,566	16	1.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,513	13	0.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,515	13	0.9%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,516	5	0.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,436	7	0.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,445	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,448	10	0.7%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,375	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,375	13	0.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,393	19	1.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,334	25	1.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,338	20	1.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,340	17	1.3%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,320	27	2.0%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,337	17	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,341	20	1.5%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,270	16	1.3%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,281	23	1.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,292	8	0.6%	3.1%	1

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 66 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 35 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree47%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree27%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

not applicable30%

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

yes10%

no90%

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

agree30%

disagree50%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree51%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree50%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree34%

agree51%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree38%

agree45%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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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

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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