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Harrow High School
- 1.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Harrow HA1 2JG
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils have made above-average progress over recent years.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved, respectful and courteous.
Strengths and Challenges: Middle leaders are not as involved in securing improvements within their areas of responsibility.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents were supportive of the school; high grades and settling well noted.
Communication: Parents receive updates through joint reviews involving local authorities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors monitor and challenge effectively, taking part in joint reviews.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on improving progress for most able and SEN pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Anti-bullying initiative 'see it, report it, stop it' praised.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Extracurricular Offerings: Sixth formers spoke highly of university application support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved attendance rates for SEN pupils; however, progress in core subjects needs improvement.
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Harrow High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1006 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Harrow High School. I hope it will help you understand our distinctive school culture. We at Harrow High School support excellence for all students. This implies that we put great effort into providing the greatest services while simultaneously encouraging our young people to work hard and concentrate on attaining good results in everything we do. This is true for all aspects of school life, not just academic performance, although that is also crucial. This is well summed up by our school's beliefs. Our core values are, in a nutshell, outstanding learning and results, excellent behaviour safety and care, excellent ambitions, and excellent communication. This indicates that we have a history of fulfilling our goal of producing outstanding academic results. The result is that students leave Harrow High School with the highest expectations while being well-informed about their alternatives, the society they live in, and our excellent personal development programme. You may get an accurate idea of these activities and how highly we value this by taking a short look at the news sites or our twitter feed. To schedule a visit to the school and learn more, give us a call now. All are welcomed. Please contact the office at [email protected] or call 020 8861 7300 if you are interested in visiting our school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 71% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.90% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 40.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 51.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 47.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 20.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 27.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.00 | 3.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 95.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 168 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 95.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 26.33% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 44.53% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.87% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.6% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 39.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 51.42% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 45.21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 18.53% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 24.32% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 3.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 95.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 166 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 94.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 38.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.14% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.57% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 27.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 1 | 39.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 35.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 2 | 21.39% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.83 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 95.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 94.25% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 31.42% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 41.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 9.17% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.08% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 9 | 27.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 8 | 38.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 32.22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 12.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 4 | 18.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.71 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 87% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 180 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 76.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 28.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 40.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 27.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 39.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 30.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 15.94% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 17.72% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 96.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 177 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 25.82% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 29.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 42.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.27% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.21 | 31.64 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.47 | 31.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.90% | 14.81% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 47 | 271 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 89% | 78.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 10.08% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 5.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.3 | 35.07 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.3 | 34.98 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.1% | 20.6% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 40 | 271 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 82.17% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 0.75% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 3% | 5.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.41 2 | 28.97 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 3 | 30.6 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 55 | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 77.09% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 10.09% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 5.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.23 3 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.33 5 | 32.88 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.1% | 17.16% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.91% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 3.27% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.27% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.23 | 26.21 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.04 | 28.39 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.6% | 14.14% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 3 | 25.18% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1.09% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 9.18% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.18% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harrow High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
