Whitmore High School
Harrow, HA2 0AD · Harrow · secondary school
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5th 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 — 9.6/10 against 714 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 57.8 · 78 | 46% | 3.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.75 · 93 | 38% | 3.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.4 · 88 | 15% | 1.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitmore High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.75 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 (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Debating Team, participate in Enterprise events, and work towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Sports include athletics, while arts provision offers instrumental music tuition. Trips include study visits to France, adventure training in Devon, and a history trip to the war graves at Ypres. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,724 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,750. 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 Progress 8 gains through Key Stage 4? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider pastoral care for secondary students?
What Ofsted said about Whitmore High School
Overview
Whitmore High School delivers an exceptional educational experience, characterised by an “ambitious curriculum” and a “truly inclusive” ethos. The report highlights that pupils achieve excellent outcomes, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, within a calm and productive atmosphere. Leadership fosters a culture of continual improvement, ensuring high standards are maintained across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully planned with “consistent implementation by staff,” ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, access learning successfully.
- Staff possess “very strong subject knowledge” and systematically check for understanding, allowing pupils to produce “high-quality work.”
- The school provides “high-quality pastoral support,” including mental health education and a rich enrichment programme that enhances pupils’ “cultural capital.”
- Leaders prepare pupils “extremely well for the next stage of education, employment, or training” through thoughtfully planned careers programmes.
- The governing body “challenges leaders rigorously” to ensure decisions are in the best interests of pupils, while staff feel valued and supported.
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 | 54.7 |
| 2024/25 | 55.0 |
| 2025/26 | 56.4 |
| 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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