Global Academy
University technical college in Hayes, Middlesex, England
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The Global Academy is a University Technical College located on The Old Vinyl Factory[1] site in Hayes, London.[2][3]
| The Global Academy | |
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The Global Academy, The Old Vinyl Factory, Blyth Road , , UB3 1HA | |
| Coordinates | 51.5046°N 0.4270°W |
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| Type | University Technical College |
| Established | 2016 |
| Local authority | London Borough of Hillingdon |
| Department for Education URN | 142887 Tables |
| Principal | James Murray-Walsh |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 14 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 300 (eventual: 800) |
| Website | www |
The UTC opened in September 2016[4] and is sponsored by the media and entertainment group Global[5] and by the University of the Arts London.[6]
On 20 April 2017, the academy was officially opened by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry in their capacity as patrons of "Heads Together", a mental health charity. Two breakfast shows from Global radio stations were broadcast live from the Academy: Heart London Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton and Nick Ferrari on LBC.[7]
The academy has an online student radio station and TV channel, Youths Choice.[8]
On 25 June 2024, James Murray-Walsh was appointed Principal of the Global Academy.[9]
In March 2025, and following an Ofsted inspection, the Global Academy was awarded an outstanding rating.[10]
In August 2025, 62% of the Academy's Year 13 students achieved Distinctions in their UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma, the equivalent of three A*s at A Level.[11]
