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Global Academy

The Old Vinyl Factory, 1 Record Walk, Middlesex, UB3 1DH

University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

30.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
30.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
4.3%
Basics 9-5
28.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

30.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2330.646.4
2023/2427.346.4
2024/2530.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-1.410.00
2023/24-1.900.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.76
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
0.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 175 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About Global Academy

Global Academy is a secondary school in Middlesex, Hillingdon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 87 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.7. The school has around 495 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: The Old Vinyl Factory, Middlesex, UB3 1DH | More schools in Hillingdon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Global Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Global Academy

What is Global Academy's Ofsted rating?
Global Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Global Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 87 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Global Academy.
What are Global Academy's latest exam results?
Global Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Global Academy located?
Global Academy is a secondary school in Middlesex, Hillingdon (UB3 1DH).
How many pupils attend Global Academy?
Global Academy has around 495 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Global Academy with other schools?
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