Schools across Harrow
Local authority · 77 schools across 10 towns
77
40 primary · 14 secondary
42,333
90% capacity used
25
9 outstanding · 16 good
46,860
4,527 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
78.2%
KS2 Maths
81.1%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,192 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,000 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.6%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
57
2024/25
Absence trend across Harrow schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
39%
Plans Issued
468
Assessment Requests
538
Tribunal Cases
5
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
24
Lodged
(0.6%)
19
Heard
1
Successful
(5%)
Primary (infant classes)
24
Lodged
(0.7%)
19
Heard
1
Successful
(5%)
Secondary
65
Lodged
(2.1%)
57
Heard
4
Successful
(7%)
Total
89
Lodged
(1.3%)
76
Heard
5
Successful
(7%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.