Rooks Heath School
Harrow, HA2 9AH · Harrow · secondary school
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12th 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 — 5.6/10 against 640 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.4 · 19 | 30% | 0.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.32 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.3 · 21 | 10% | 0.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rooks Heath School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2024-05. In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.32 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a breakfast club and go on trips to the local shops, the Natural History Museum, the theatre, and a residential field trip to The Isle of Purbeck.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,148 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. 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 the 40.7 Attainment 8 score and the national median of 44.6? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the school manage class sizes with 1148 pupils enrolled?
What Ofsted said about Rooks Heath School
Overview
Rooks Heath School continues to be a good school, described as a "diverse and vibrant community" where pupils are "safe and happy." The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards, with an "ambitious" curriculum and a culture where pupils are "polite and respectful."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with knowledge "clearly sequenced" from Years 7 to 13, ensuring learning builds effectively on prior understanding.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use regular assessments to check understanding and tackle misconceptions.
- Behaviour has improved, with pupils enjoying a "culture of clear expectations" and feeling confident they have support if needed.
- Attendance is a priority and has improved, with the school working effectively alongside the local authority to secure further gains.
- Pupils benefit from a "well-planned, wide-ranging careers programme" that helps them make informed decisions about their future.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not always successfully adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning some do not develop knowledge securely; staff need to develop expertise to support these pupils better.
- The reading programme for weaker readers lacks precision and is not implemented rigorously enough; the school must strengthen this programme and provide training to help these pupils read fluently.
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 | 47.2 |
| 2024/25 | 40.7 |
| 2025/26 | 40.3 |
| 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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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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