SWAKELEYS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

What SWAKELEYS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS does

Swakeleys School for Girls is a state-funded Single Academy Trust (Companies House Registered Number 07570315) operating as a girls' secondary school in the London Borough of Hillingdon, West London, since its academy conversion in 2011. It delivers a three-stage curriculum: Key Stage 3 (Years 7–8, 16 subjects), a three-year GCSE programme (Years 9–11) with Humanities or Languages pathway routes toward the Ebacc, and a mixed Sixth Form offering over 30 A-Level and Level 3 BTEC courses. The school also provides structured enrichment including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze, with Silver planned for 2026–2027), a High Attaining Pupils programme, work experience/shadowing, and an extensive careers guidance service through Education Development Trust.

The underlying technology stack is built on widely adopted third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Google Classroom as the primary learning management and remote learning system, ePraise for house points and rewards, ParentPay for canteen, uniform and trip payments, and Sparx Maths for mathematics homework. Administrative, safeguarding and pastoral systems include on-site Place2Be counselling (four days per week), NHS speech and language referrals, and SEND provision coordinated with the London Borough of Hillingdon. Operations run from a single campus at Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon (UB10 0EJ), with 51–100 employees.

The business model is non-commercial: as a state academy, core revenue is per-pupil funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), with ancillary transactional income from catering, uniform, educational trips, and examination fees collected via ParentPay. Customer acquisition is admissions-driven via Year 7 banding assessment and LA-coordinated in-year admissions; Sixth Form enrolment is direct upon GCSE results day. The school holds an Ofsted "Good" rating (May 2022) and has received consecutive FFT Attendance Awards (2023 and 2024), two SSAT attainment awards (2024) and a top-10% SSAT non-selective schools award (2025).

Name

SWAKELEYS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Legal name

Swakeleys School for Girls

Website

https://swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Swakeleys School for Girls is a state-funded Single Academy Trust girls' secondary school in Hillingdon, West London, serving pupils aged 11–18 through Key Stage 3, GCSE and Sixth Form (A-Level/BTEC) programmes.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

UXBRIDGE, MIDDLESEX

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Academy Funding: As a Single Academy Trust, the school receives government funding through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Registered number 07570315. Funding agreement and articles of association documented.
2. Catering and Meals: Revenue from canteen food services including hot meals and cold station options. Price list published annually for canteen items.
3. Educational Trips and Activities: Charges for educational trips, FAB Week (curriculum enrichment activities), and extra-curricular activities. Accepts payments via ParentPay.
4. Uniform Sales: School uniform sold to parents. Uniform grant available for eligible families.
5. Examination Fees: Examination payments collected for GCSE, AS and A Level exams via ParentPay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Swakeleys School for Girls is a state-funded girls-only secondary school and Sixth Form delivering full-time education to female students aged 11-18. Its core offering comprises Key Stage 3 (Years 7-8), GCSE programmes (Years 9-11) and a Sixth Form with A-Level and Level 3 BTEC courses, augmented by enrichment (Duke of Edinburgh's Award, High Attaining Pupils programme), careers guidance, SEND support and on-site Place2Be mental health counselling.

Product overview

Swakeleys School for Girls is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Year 7 through Sixth Form. The school operates a three-tier structure: Key Stage 3 (Years 7-8) with a 16-subject broad curriculum, GCSE Qualifications (Years 9-11) with core subjects plus optional choices, and Sixth Form providing A-Level and BTEC courses. Beyond academics, the school offers enrichment programmes including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, comprehensive careers guidance with work experience components, High Attaining Pupils programme, and extensive support services for Special Educational Needs and Mental Health & Wellbeing through the Place2Be partnership. The school also provides administrative services including an admissions process and uses digital platforms like Google Classroom for remote learning, ParentPay for payments, and ePraise for student rewards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7-8) Two-year Key Stage 3 programme covering 16 subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, IT, Geography, History, Art, Music, Modern Languages, PE, Drama, Dance and Religious Education, with internal exam assessments. For female students aged 11-13 at the school.
• GCSE Qualifications (Years 9-11) Three-year GCSE programme with core subjects (English, English Literature, Maths, Science, RE, and a Language or Humanity) plus two optional GCSE or BTEC choices. Students follow Humanities or Languages pathway routes toward the Ebacc qualification. For female students aged 13-16 at the school.
• Sixth Form (A-Levels and BTEC) Post-16 education offering over 30 different courses including A-Level and Level 3 BTEC qualifications, with a strong academic track record (24% A*-A, 58% A*-B at A Level in 2025; 64% Distinction* in Level 3 BTEC in 2025). For female students aged 16-18 at the school, with over 90% of the 2025 cohort progressing to university.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award DofE programme at Bronze and Silver levels involving volunteering, skills, physical and expedition sections with overnight camping. Currently offers Bronze training, with Silver planned for the 2026-2027 academic year. For students at the school.
• Careers Guidance Programme Careers education from Year 7 onwards, including work shadowing in Year 10, partnerships with the Education Development Trust, and a dedicated careers adviser providing 1:1 appointments and UCAS support. For students in Years 7-13 and their parents/carers.
• Special Educational Needs Support Provision for students with SEND including K-SEND support and EHCP-funded higher needs support. Services include quality first teaching, TA assistance, literacy and numeracy intervention, and access to external agencies. For students with identified special educational needs and disabilities.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Place2Be counselling service on-site four days per week, Place2Talk drop-in sessions, Mental Health Ambassadors, Mental Health First Aiders and mentoring services for student emotional support. For all students at the school.
• Work Experience Programme Year 10 work shadowing programme exposing students to real-world work environments, with over 94% positive feedback from participants. Year 12 students complete a week of work experience in the summer term. For Year 10 and Year 12 students at the school.
• Admissions Process

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Place2BecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwakeleys is a Place2Be School with a trained counsellor on site 4 days a week. Provides Place2Talk drop-in sessions for all students and formal counselling assessments. Appointments available Monday-Thursday as one-to-one or group sessions (up to 3 people).
• Education Development Trust (EDT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool works in partnership with EDT to employ an independent careers advisor (Mrs Melanie Kindley-Deeks) who delivers impartial careers advice and guidance to students in Years 7-13 and their parents/carers.
• Teach West London (Teaching School Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Teach West London Teaching School Hub to recruit, train and support new trainee teachers for West London region. Part of SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) programme.
• London Borough of Hillingdon Local AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority for Hillingdon borough coordinates school admissions. School works with LA for SEND support including EHCP processes. Students with EHCPs apply through the local authority.
• NHS Services (Speech and Language Service, CAMHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal NHS-provided speech and language service available on-site. Referrals to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and other NHS services as needed.
• University of Oxford and CambridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisits to Oxford and Cambridge universities as part of ASPIRE pathway for high-achieving students. Visits from Oxbridge alumni for guidance and support.
• Government (16-19 Bursary Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool receives bursary fund from the government which is distributed to Sixth Form students who need support with costs of full-time education including meals, equipment, and transport.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool offers Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes with training. Silver to roll out next academic year 2026-2027. Expeditions involve overnight camping.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School: Non-selective girls' secondary school with Sixth Form in Barnet, North London. Comparable to Swakeleys as a non-selective state girls' school with a strong track record of attainment and a similar admissions-cohort model.
• Tiffin Girls' School: Selective girls' state grammar school in Kingston upon Thames, consistently top-ranked for GCSE and A Level results. Direct comparable as a high-performing London girls' school competing for similar academically able families and offering a comparable post-16 pathway.
• The Henrietta Barnett School: Highly-selective girls' state grammar school in Hampstead Garden Suburb, consistently among the top-performing schools nationally. Comparable to Swakeleys in serving academically able London girls with a strong university progression record and pastoral infrastructure.
• Gumley House School: Catholic girls' secondary school with Sixth Form in Isleworth, Hounslow — geographically adjacent to Hillingdon. Directly comparable as a West London girls' school serving a similar demographic and offering A Level/BTEC post-16 pathways.
• Lady Margaret School: Single-sex girls' voluntary aided secondary school in Hammersmith & Fulham with a Sixth Form. Comparable to Swakeleys in being a London girls' state-funded school with a strong academic focus and similar sixth-form progression outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Channing School: Independent girls' school in Highgate, North London, with Junior and Senior sections. Comparable to Swakeleys in mission (single-sex girls' education with strong academic outcomes and pastoral focus), but operates as a fee-paying independent with broader curriculum resources.
• Notting Hill and Ealing High School: GDST independent girls' school in Ealing, West London. Comparable to Swakeleys as a West London girls' school with strong academic outcomes and a comprehensive enrichment/co-curricular programme, but operates as a fee-paying school rather than a state academy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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