Whitmore High School, Harrow
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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Whitmore High School excels at supporting all students to achieve their best, with particularly strong progress for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and create an inclusive environment where students feel safe, respected and encouraged to succeed. The school offers a wide range of clubs, trips and leadership opportunities that help students develop as well-rounded young people.
Key Strengths
- Teachers have very good subject knowledge and plan work that challenges students of all abilities
- Students make excellent progress from their starting points, with above average GCSE results in a wide range of subjects
- Behaviour is exemplary with students showing high commitment to learning and attendance well above average
- The school provides a wide range of subjects matched to student needs with a strong focus on literacy
- Safeguarding systems are outstanding and consistently applied by all staff
Areas for Improvement
- Extend the exemplary marking seen in some books to ensure consistency across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is outstanding with extremely effective procedures that are followed consistently by all staff and regularly reviewed by senior leaders and governors.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, educational visits, anti-bullying advocates programme, student mentoring, librarian roles, charity fundraising events, leadership opportunities
Whitmore High School is an outstanding school where the headteacher provides very strong leadership and all staff are committed to ensuring students achieve their best. Almost all students make outstanding progress in their work.
At a Glance
32.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
80 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
70
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,724 pupils
1,750 capacity
26 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Harrow
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Harrow
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(6)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.07639%
Overall absence
12.26551%
Persistent absence
1,386
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
Whitmore High School
Grange Primary School
Vaughan Primary School
Roxeth Primary School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
The Welldon Park Academy
Alexandra School
Orley Farm School
Longfield Primary School
Buckingham Preparatory School
Norbury School
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