The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Hindu school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.0
20.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Hindu
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,182
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Arnell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Primary · Very close
Stanburn Primary School
Primary · 410m away
Park High School
Secondary · 941m away
Woodlands School
Special school · 1.2km away
Camrose Primary With Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Canons High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Avanti House School a selective school?
No. Avanti House School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Avanti House School's Ofsted rating?
Avanti House School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Avanti House School?
Avanti House School currently has 1,182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avanti House School take?
Avanti House School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Avanti House School?
Avanti House School is in Stanmore, HA7 2EQ, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Avanti House School have a sixth form?
Yes, Avanti House School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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