The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.30
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 30.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Trust
- HARROW HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Paul Gamble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarmony Primary School
Independent · Very close
Heartwood House
Independent · 337m away
Norbury School
Primary · 946m away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Harrow School
Independent · 1.1km away
The John Lyon School
Independent · 1.5km away
Roxeth Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Harris Primary Academy South Kenton
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harrow High School a selective school?
No. Harrow High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harrow High School's Ofsted rating?
Harrow High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrow High School?
Harrow High School currently has 1,013 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrow High School take?
Harrow High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harrow High School?
Harrow High School is in Harrow, HA1 2JG, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrow High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Harrow High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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