SchoolScoresThe Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Part of THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Edinburgh Drive, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8QY
01895 679400 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 October 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
101 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Uxbridge comparisons use the 4 of its 7 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Uxbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 60% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 45% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Uxbridge figures pool parents at the Uxbridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
239 pupils in this year group.
54% — 5 points above the Hillingdon average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 50% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 52.6 | 47.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
237 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Hillingdon average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 63% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
122 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 43% | 48% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 32.8 | 33.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 333 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 45 | 4% | 9% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 36 | 6% | 31% | 40% |
| Psychology | 34 | 0% | 9% | 19% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 32 | 0% | 6% | 14% |
| History | 29 | 3% | 14% | 23% |
| English Literature | 27 | 0% | 4% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 27 | 0% | 11% | 22% |
| Economics | 23 | 4% | 17% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 18 | 0% | 11% | 16% |
| Biology | 15 | 0% | 13% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 0% | 8% | 30% |
| Physics | 13 | 8% | 23% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 8 | 0% | 13% | 38% |
| Geography | 7 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | 33% | 33% | 24% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
137 students in this year group.
88% — 11 points above the Hillingdon average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 9% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
113 students in this year group.
84% — 21 points above the Hillingdon average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 84% | 63% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 17% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hillingdon. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 235 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 169 |
| Of those, offered a place | 141 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 726 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4% | 28.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.9% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 10.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.6% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9 | 9.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 5.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 24% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 49% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 15.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Vyners School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- ACS Hillingdon International School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Oak Wood School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Swakeleys School for Girls 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ruislip High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishopshalt School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 exceptional · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
- Uxbridge High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Ramsey CofE School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hewens College 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
- De Salis Studio College 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Douay Martyrs Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Douay Martyrs Catholic School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Douay Martyrs Catholic School?
87% of the 101 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Douay Martyrs Catholic School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Douay Martyrs Catholic School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 169 families put The Douay Martyrs Catholic School as their first choice for 235 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 141 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137925.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.