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Global Academy
The Old Vinyl Factory, 1 Record Walk, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 1DH
Global Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 380 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In March 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Finances.
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Sixth form: About average. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: There is no admissions information for this school. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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