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Whitmore High School
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD, Harrow
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.0 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,739
Capacity
1,750
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally and a commendable 73% of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 91% and an impressive 84% of students progressing to university, with 32% entering top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is solid, with 78% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in engagement, as reflected in the Parent View responses.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.0 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 91% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 151 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
My child feels safe
80%
School has high expectations
80%
My child is happy
79%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School keeps me informed
75%
Behaviour is good
73%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Other28.3%
Asian Indian18.2%
White Other10.1%
Black African9.3%
Other6.7%
Asian Pakistani6.2%
White British4.8%
Mixed Other3.7%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.57315, -0.35317 · HA2 0AD
School details
Local authorityHarrow
RegionLondon
URN102239
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitmore High School rated by Ofsted?
Whitmore High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Whitmore High School a good school?
Whitmore High School scores 87.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Whitmore High School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitmore High School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Whitmore High School in GCSEs?
Whitmore High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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