How many pupils attend Park Academy West London?

Park Academy West London has 795 pupils on roll.

What ages does Park Academy West London take?

Park Academy West London admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Park Academy West London located?

Park Academy West London is located in Hillingdon, UB8 3GA, Hillingdon.

How do I apply to Park Academy West London?

Park Academy West London is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Park Academy West London?

When Park Academy West London has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (Note 1) and all previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, (Note 2) or became subject to a child arrangements order (Note 1(b)) or special guardianship order (Note 4). Such students will be given top priority in each band before the oversubscription criteria is applied. The appropriate section on the Common Application Form (CAF) must be completed and a letter and/or documentary evidence from the child's social worker or other relevant professional must be provided. Consideration will not be given to this criterion unless the appropriate supporting documentation is provided at the time of application; 2. Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the Academy, ordered by shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London (see Notes 3, 4 and 5). i. 2.b Twins, Triplet and other children of multiple births; ii. In the event that the school has one place to offer and the next child on the waiting list is one of twins, triplets or other children of multiple births, the Academy will offer both twins, all triplets or children of multiple birth a place even if this means temporarily going over the published admission's number; 3. Children of teaching staff — Children of teaching staff in the following circumstances (see Note 6): i. Children of appointed staff, filling a post with a 'demonstrable skills shortage' (School Admissions Code 2021) ii. Where the member of teaching staff is or will have been employed at the school for at least two years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: Shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London, measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the student's home address (including flats) to a fixed point in the Academy set by Ordnance Survey (co-ordinates 506738, 181305) using the Geographical Information System (GIS).

What is the largest ethnic background at Park Academy West London?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37% of pupils at Park Academy West London are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Park Academy West London

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (Note 1) and all previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, (Note 2) or became subject to a child arrangements order (Note 1(b)) or special guardianship order (Note 4). Such students will be given top priority in each band before the oversubscription criteria is applied. The appropriate section on the Common Application Form (CAF) must be completed and a letter and/or documentary evidence from the child's social worker or other relevant professional must be provided. Consideration will not be given to this criterion unless the appropriate supporting documentation is provided at the time of application.
2Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the Academy, ordered by shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London (see Notes 3, 4 and 5). i. 2.b Twins, Triplet and other children of multiple births; ii. In the event that the school has one place to offer and the next child on the waiting list is one of twins, triplets or other children of multiple births, the Academy will offer both twins, all triplets or children of multiple birth a place even if this means temporarily going over the published admission's number.
3Children of teaching staff — Children of teaching staff in the following circumstances (see Note 6): i. Children of appointed staff, filling a post with a 'demonstrable skills shortage' (School Admissions Code 2021) ii. Where the member of teaching staff is or will have been employed at the school for at least two years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made.
4Distance — Children who have the shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London (see Notes 3, 4 and 5).

If two applications tie: Shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London, measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the student's home address (including flats) to a fixed point in the Academy set by Ordnance Survey (co-ordinates 506738, 181305) using the Geographical Information System (GIS).

After admission of children with statements of Special Educational Needs/Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) where Park Academy is named in the statement/plan, all of whom must be admitted, the criteria above are applied. The sibling criterion requires the sibling to be attending at the time of application and expected to still be attending at the time of admission in September. Post 16 provision has a separate academic entry requirement process.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Park Academy West London: key facts

How many pupils attend Park Academy West London?: Park Academy West London has 795 pupils on roll.
What ages does Park Academy West London take?: Park Academy West London admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Park Academy West London located?: Park Academy West London is located in Hillingdon, UB8 3GA, Hillingdon.
How do I apply to Park Academy West London?: Park Academy West London is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Park Academy West London?: When Park Academy West London has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (Note 1) and all previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, (Note 2) or became subject to a child arrangements order (Note 1(b)) or special guardianship order (Note 4). Such students will be given top priority in each band before the oversubscription criteria is applied. The appropriate section on the Common Application Form (CAF) must be completed and a letter and/or documentary evidence from the child's social worker or other relevant professional must be provided. Consideration will not be given to this criterion unless the appropriate supporting documentation is provided at the time of application; 2. Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the Academy, ordered by shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London (see Notes 3, 4 and 5). i. 2.b Twins, Triplet and other children of multiple births; ii. In the event that the school has one place to offer and the next child on the waiting list is one of twins, triplets or other children of multiple births, the Academy will offer both twins, all triplets or children of multiple birth a place even if this means temporarily going over the published admission's number; 3. Children of teaching staff — Children of teaching staff in the following circumstances (see Note 6): i. Children of appointed staff, filling a post with a 'demonstrable skills shortage' (School Admissions Code 2021) ii. Where the member of teaching staff is or will have been employed at the school for at least two years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: Shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London, measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the student's home address (including flats) to a fixed point in the Academy set by Ordnance Survey (co-ordinates 506738, 181305) using the Geographical Information System (GIS).
What is the largest ethnic background at Park Academy West London?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37% of pupils at Park Academy West London are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Park Academy West London

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (Note 1) and all previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, (Note 2) or became subject to a child arrangements order (Note 1(b)) or special guardianship order (Note 4). Such students will be given top priority in each band before the oversubscription criteria is applied. The appropriate section on the Common Application Form (CAF) must be completed and a letter and/or documentary evidence from the child's social worker or other relevant professional must be provided. Consideration will not be given to this criterion unless the appropriate supporting documentation is provided at the time of application.
2Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the Academy, ordered by shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London (see Notes 3, 4 and 5). i. 2.b Twins, Triplet and other children of multiple births; ii. In the event that the school has one place to offer and the next child on the waiting list is one of twins, triplets or other children of multiple births, the Academy will offer both twins, all triplets or children of multiple birth a place even if this means temporarily going over the published admission's number.
3Children of teaching staff — Children of teaching staff in the following circumstances (see Note 6): i. Children of appointed staff, filling a post with a 'demonstrable skills shortage' (School Admissions Code 2021) ii. Where the member of teaching staff is or will have been employed at the school for at least two years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made.
4Distance — Children who have the shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London (see Notes 3, 4 and 5).

Park Academy West London: key facts

How many pupils attend Park Academy West London?: Park Academy West London has 795 pupils on roll.
What ages does Park Academy West London take?: Park Academy West London admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Park Academy West London located?: Park Academy West London is located in Hillingdon, UB8 3GA, Hillingdon.
How do I apply to Park Academy West London?: Park Academy West London is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Park Academy West London?: When Park Academy West London has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (Note 1) and all previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, (Note 2) or became subject to a child arrangements order (Note 1(b)) or special guardianship order (Note 4). Such students will be given top priority in each band before the oversubscription criteria is applied. The appropriate section on the Common Application Form (CAF) must be completed and a letter and/or documentary evidence from the child's social worker or other relevant professional must be provided. Consideration will not be given to this criterion unless the appropriate supporting documentation is provided at the time of application; 2. Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the Academy, ordered by shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London (see Notes 3, 4 and 5). i. 2.b Twins, Triplet and other children of multiple births; ii. In the event that the school has one place to offer and the next child on the waiting list is one of twins, triplets or other children of multiple births, the Academy will offer both twins, all triplets or children of multiple birth a place even if this means temporarily going over the published admission's number; 3. Children of teaching staff — Children of teaching staff in the following circumstances (see Note 6): i. Children of appointed staff, filling a post with a 'demonstrable skills shortage' (School Admissions Code 2021) ii. Where the member of teaching staff is or will have been employed at the school for at least two years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: Shortest distance between home and Park Academy West London, measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the student's home address (including flats) to a fixed point in the Academy set by Ordnance Survey (co-ordinates 506738, 181305) using the Geographical Information System (GIS).
What is the largest ethnic background at Park Academy West London?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37% of pupils at Park Academy West London are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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