Park High School
Stanmore, HA7 1PL · Harrow · secondary school
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9th 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 — 8.0/10 against 766 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 52.8 · 68 | 46% | 3.16 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 38% | 2.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.1 · 66 | 15% | 1.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 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 (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the debating society, Young Enterprise, Reading Mentors, Maths Makers, and the Brilliant Club Scholars Programme. Sports options include Duke of Edinburgh silver, self-defence, and yoga. Trips have included visits to the Old Bailey, London Zoo, Tate Modern, and universities such as Cambridge and Imperial College.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,475 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,800. 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 in the Brilliant Club Scholars Programme beyond the core curriculum? What specific support is available for students aiming for Duke of Edinburgh silver?
What Ofsted said about Park High School
Overview
Park High School is described as a place where pupils are "welcoming and polite" and embody "character virtues" such as curiosity and resilience. The report highlights a "significant improvement journey" since the previous inspection, with leaders effectively addressing prior areas for concern. The school provides a "calm and orderly environment" where students feel safe, included, and supported to achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed and coherently structured," ensuring pupils learn necessary knowledge, with specific examples in music and computer science.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and present new learning clearly, while staff feel "well supported" and value professional development opportunities.
- Pupils benefit from a "comprehensive and carefully designed ‘character curriculum’" that promotes physical and mental health and safe relationships.
- Attendance has improved significantly due to rigorous monitoring and support for families, with a "positive record" of students progressing to further education.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs "identified accurately" and typically access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure assessment is used consistently to "identify and address misconceptions," as some pupils currently develop gaps in their knowledge.
- The school should provide regular opportunities for pupils to "rehearse, recap and retrieve" subject-specific vocabulary, as they are not yet consistently fluent in using technical language.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that pupils can identify trusted adults and know who to approach for help.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0 |
| 2024/25 | 48.9 |
| 2025/26 | 49.1 |
| 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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