Avanti House School, Stanmore
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Avanti House School creates an exceptional learning environment where pupils are inspired to be 'spiritually compassionate changemakers'. The school combines rigorous academics with strong pastoral support, helping all pupils - including those with additional needs - to achieve very well. Teachers deliver ambitious, clearly-structured lessons that build secure foundations before moving pupils on to more advanced work.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and engaging curriculum that extends beyond national expectations, with particular strength in securing foundational concepts before progression
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through careful identification of needs and bespoke teaching approaches
- Teachers have extensive subject expertise and use consistent, effective teaching habits including skilful questioning and feedback
- Reading is prioritised across the school with frequent opportunities and targeted support for those needing help
- Pupils behave impeccably with high motivation and resilience, supported by teaching on respect and self-value
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Filmmaking, cricket, chess, form captain roles, prefect positions, mentoring, student newspaper, festival days, collective worship leadership, whole-school initiatives
Avanti House School is an outstanding secondary school where pupils demonstrate exceptional behaviour, strong academic progress, and a genuine love of learning. The school successfully combines academic rigour with pastoral care, underpinned by values of respect, self-discipline, courage, integrity, empathy and gratitude.
At a Glance
5.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
200 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
33
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,206 pupils
1,260 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stanmore
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stanmore
Admissions Demand - Harrow
Places available
2,634
Applications
2,824
Got 1st preference
65.7%
Got preferred school
91.8%
Secondary admissions across Harrow (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.77984%
Overall absence
6.25%
Persistent absence
912
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Avanti House School
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Stanburn Primary School
Aylward Primary School
Woodlands School
Camrose Primary With Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School
Kenmore Park Junior School
Krishna Avanti Primary School
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