Harrow High School
Harrow, HA1 2JG · Harrow · secondary school
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8th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 694 of them, against 7.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.3 · 70 | 30% | 2.09 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.62 · 88 | 25% | 2.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.8 · 69 | 10% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harrow High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2023-11). In 2024/25, 47.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.62 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drama Club, Choir, Bands, Drums, Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, and Violin.
Getting in
The published school roll is 982 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How are the music and drama activities integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Harrow High School
Overview
Harrow High School continues to be a good school, described as a “safe and nurturing” environment where staff are dedicated to helping pupils achieve their potential. The curriculum is “ambitious” and “thoughtfully planned,” with leaders aiming to encourage “excellence for all.” Pupils benefit from high expectations, effective support for those with special educational needs, and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that contribute to a positive school culture.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “coherently planned and sequenced,” ensuring pupils build knowledge and skills, with particular success in subjects like English.
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge” and receive training, while pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” through appropriate adaptations.
- The school prioritises personal development, offering “high-quality, additional opportunities” such as journeys abroad and careers guidance, which pupils speak positively about.
- Behaviour is “sensible” and the environment is “respectful, calm and orderly,” with leaders acting swiftly if bullying occurs.
- Leaders are “insightful” with an accurate view of the school’s work, and the governing board is “strategic” and correctly challenges the school.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that teaching “routinely uses assessment effectively” to check pupils’ learning and identify gaps in recall.
- Leaders should ensure assessment information is used in a “timely way” to inform future teaching and address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.6 |
| 2024/25 | 47.4 |
| 2025/26 | 49.8 |
| 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
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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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