The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.9
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 261 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,471
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 26%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Trust
- PARK HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Colette O'Dwyer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore, HA7 1PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKenmore Park Junior School
Primary · 734m away
Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 734m away
Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Canons High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Stag Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Park High School a selective school?
No. Park High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Park High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park High School?
Park High School currently has 1,471 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park High School take?
Park High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Park High School?
Park High School is in Stanmore, HA7 1PL, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Park High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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