The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,198
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 34.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Trust
- TITHE ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Miriam Manderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeathland School
Primary · Very close
Earlsmead Primary School
Primary · 460m away
Alexandra School
Academy · 562m away
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Primary · 803m away
The Welldon Park Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Roxbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Islip Manor High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Seva Education
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rooks Heath School a selective school?
No. Rooks Heath School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rooks Heath School's Ofsted rating?
Rooks Heath School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rooks Heath School?
Rooks Heath School currently has 1,198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rooks Heath School take?
Rooks Heath School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rooks Heath School?
Rooks Heath School is in Harrow, HA2 9AH, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rooks Heath School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rooks Heath School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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