The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.0 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
55.0
11.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
14.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
91%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 265 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 163 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,739
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 31.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Head
- Mr James Rebbitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrange Primary School
Primary · 388m away
Hillview Nursery School
Nursery · 676m away
The John Lyon School
Independent · 694m away
Roxeth Primary School
Primary · 773m away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 884m away
Harrow School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.1km away
The Welldon Park Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Whitmore High School a selective school?
No. Whitmore High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Whitmore High School's Ofsted rating?
Whitmore High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitmore High School?
Whitmore High School currently has 1,739 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitmore High School take?
Whitmore High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Whitmore High School?
Whitmore High School is in Harrow, HA2 0AD, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitmore High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Whitmore High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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