Hatch End High School
Harrow, HA3 6NR · Harrow · secondary school
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10th 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 — 7.1/10 against 626 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 46.8 · 55 | 30% | 1.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.03 · 48 | 25% | 1.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 10% | 0.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hatch End High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024. In 2024/25, 38.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Duke of Edinburgh, The Brilliant Club, Debate Mate, Young Enterprise, Maths Challenge, Arts Award, and Jack Petchey Foundation Awards. Music provision includes instrumental lessons, bands, and choirs. Trips include a History Trip to Berlin and Geography Field Trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,226 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,337. 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 Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the after
What Ofsted said about Hatch End High School
Overview
Hatch End High School continues to be a good school, providing a high-quality education underpinned by core values of cooperation, ambition, respect, and empathy. Leaders have successfully improved pupil behaviour and attendance, creating a calm and orderly environment where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, feel included and supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well sequenced, particularly in the sixth form, with leaders clearly identifying key content to help teachers build on prior learning.
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge and effectively model concepts, enabling pupils to produce high-quality work in subjects such as history and art.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive excellent support, including a well-planned personal development programme and tailored curriculum access.
- The school prioritises reading, providing timely support for those who struggle, and offers strong assistance for pupils at the earliest stages of learning English.
- Leaders are tenacious in addressing attendance issues, working closely with families and external agencies to support pupils who do not attend regularly.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils’ understanding is not systematically checked, limiting their grasp of key concepts and readiness for new content.
- Expectations of pupils’ work, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, are not consistently high, leading to gaps in learning that are not effectively addressed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.6 |
| 2024/25 | 43.9 |
| 2025/26 | 47.2 |
| 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.
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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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