The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 272 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,657
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- CHRYSALIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Nicola Hyde-Boughey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Claremont Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0UH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPathways School
Independent · Very close
Uxendon Manor Primary School
Primary · 303m away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 561m away
St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Secondary · 757m away
Mount Stewart Junior School
Primary · 849m away
Mount Stewart Infant School
Primary · 853m away
JFS
Secondary · 961m away
Sinai Jewish Primary School
Primary · 979m away
Questions parents ask
Is Claremont High School a selective school?
No. Claremont High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Claremont High School's Ofsted rating?
Claremont High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Claremont High School?
Claremont High School currently has 1,657 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Claremont High School take?
Claremont High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Claremont High School?
Claremont High School is in Harrow, HA3 0UH, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Claremont High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Claremont High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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