Pinner High School
Pinner, HA5 1NB · Harrow · secondary school
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2nd 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 551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2/10 among them, against 9.1/10 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 | 71.5 · 91 | 30% | 2.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.71 · 91 | 25% | 2.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.3 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pinner High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.71 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Instrumental lessons are available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,111 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,162. 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 maintaining their instrumental lessons alongside academic workload? What specific steps are taken to ensure progress scores remain positive for students with similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Pinner High School
Overview
Pinner High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report highlights a strong, aspirational spirit where pupils are encouraged to be independent thinkers and are well supported by caring staff. Leaders have managed significant growth, including the introduction of a thriving sixth form, while ensuring high-quality education and robust governance.
Strengths
- The school offers an "exceptionally well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum" that is skilfully adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they achieve equally as well as their peers.
- Pupils are "very well prepared for life beyond school" through an extensive wider development offer, including inspiring talks from industry professionals, international trips, and a high-quality careers programme.
- Staff demonstrate "great passion" and are highly knowledgeable, with successful initiatives ensuring staff at all levels contribute to school improvement, including significantly improved attendance levels.
- Relationships between staff and pupils are "warm and encouraging," fostering an environment where pupils are confident to ask questions and conduct is described as "exceptional."
- The school strongly encourages reading for pleasure, with subject-specific texts exposing pupils to diverse writing styles and targeted support helping readers become "confident and fluent."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.6 |
| 2024/25 | 57.1 |
| 2025/26 | 60.3 |
| 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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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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