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Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP, Harrow
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.2 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,023
Capacity
1,980
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 82%, while 68% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation for further education. Additionally, 86% of students progress to university, with 36% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to preparing students for future success.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality 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. | 59.0 | Top 9% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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%. | 68% | Top 10% 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%. | 51% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% 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%. | 86% | 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%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 190 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian32.3%
Asian Other15.5%
White British10.6%
White Other8.7%
Asian Pakistani7.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed Other3.7%
Black African3.2%
Other2.9%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.59071, -0.36514 · HA5 5RP
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nower Hill High School rated by Ofsted?
Nower Hill High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Nower Hill High School a good school?
Nower Hill High School scores 92.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Nower Hill High School in GCSEs?
Nower Hill High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.0. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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