Nower Hill High School
Pinner, HA5 5RP · Harrow · secondary school
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3rd 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 — 9.4/10 against 876 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 67.6 · 88 | 30% | 2.66 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.62 · 88 | 25% | 2.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.2 · 90 | 10% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nower Hill High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.62 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Enterprise, debating, classics, astronomy, and science clubs. Sports include basketball, cricket, and football, while arts and music offer a school orchestra, choir, and dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,030 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,980. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Nower Hill High School
Overview
Pupils at Nower Hill High School are described as “ambitious and confident,” thriving in an environment where they “achieve highly across the curriculum.” The report highlights that leaders have set “high academic expectations” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), resulting in “exemplary” behaviour and strong personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is praised for its “high-level curriculum thinking and sequencing,” offering a wide range of subjects such as Latin, philosophy, and oracy from Year 7.
- Teachers possess “expert knowledge” and create a “positive learning environment,” using precise checks to address misconceptions quickly and support pupils with SEND through “bespoke support materials.”
- Pupils display “extremely positive behaviour,” moving around the school in a “calm and orderly manner” while being “very keen to learn.”
- There is an “exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities,” including astronomy, African drumming, and debating, which help pupils nurture their talents and social skills.
- Pastoral support is “extensive and highly effective,” with a strong focus on promoting mental well-being and developing pupils’ character and resilience.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.3 |
| 2024/25 | 59.0 |
| 2025/26 | 58.2 |
| 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.
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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