The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.5
14.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
95%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 217 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,394
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 28.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Trust
- THE BENTLEY WOOD TRUST
- Head
- Ms Naseema Akbar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clamp Hill, Stanmore, HA7 3JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Helix Education Centre
Pupil referral unit · 596m away
Hujjat Primary School
Primary · 678m away
St John's CofE School
Primary · 1.0km away
Weald Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Avanti House Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Stanmore College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Whittlesea School
Special school · 1.7km away
Hartsbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bentley Wood High School a selective school?
No. Bentley Wood High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bentley Wood High School's Ofsted rating?
Bentley Wood High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bentley Wood High School?
Bentley Wood High School currently has 1,394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bentley Wood High School take?
Bentley Wood High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bentley Wood High School?
Bentley Wood High School is in Stanmore, HA7 3JW, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bentley Wood High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bentley Wood High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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