Avanti House School
Stanmore, HA7 2EQ · Harrow · secondary school
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1st of 13 secondary schools in Harrow we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 212 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 9.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 84.4 · 96 | 46% | 4.41 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.1 · 99 | 38% | 3.79 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 66.1 · 96 | 15% | 1.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Avanti House School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 64.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.1 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 9.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,206 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,260. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Avanti House School
Overview
Avanti House School is described as a place where the community works together to inspire pupils to be ‘spiritually compassionate changemakers’. The report highlights an ethos of high expectations and mutual respect, resulting in an environment where pupils behave impeccably and lessons are undisturbed. There is a ‘palpable love of learning’, with pupils demonstrating tenacity and achieving exceptionally well in national assessments.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious, engaging and extends beyond what is expected nationally’, with precise clarity for teachers enabling pupils to swiftly secure key concepts.
- Teachers possess ‘extensive subject expertise’ and use consistent ‘habits’, such as skilful questioning and ‘feedforward’ questions, to help pupils cement new learning.
- Reading is prioritised across the school, with frequent opportunities supporting a flourishing ‘reading culture’ and timely identification of pupils needing catch-up support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘supported excellently’, achieving very well through bespoke approaches and high aspirations.
- ‘Pupil leadership is thriving’, with students in all year groups serving the community, while sixth-formers play a key role in organising festivals and leading worship.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’ and that pupils are kept safe and know how to raise concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.6 |
| 2024/25 | 64.0 |
| 2025/26 | 66.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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