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Rooks Heath School

State school · Harrow, HA2 9AH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,198 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,198 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Harrow

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Miriam Manderson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Heathland School 14 %
Greenwood Primary School 11 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Wood End Primary School 11 %
The Welldon Park Academy 11 %
Earlsmead Primary School 9 %
Roxbourne Primary School 7 %
Grange Primary School 5 %
Longfield Primary School 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Petts Hill Primary School 4 %
Willow Tree Primary School 3 %
Horsenden Primary School 3 %
Roxeth Primary School 2 %
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
76%
LA avg.
80%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
47.6%
LA avg.
56.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
29.67
LA avg.
35.06
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
68
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,198
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Eastcote Lane
South Harrow
Harrow
HA2 9AH
Get directions

Telephone: 020 8422 4675

Email: contactus@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

Website: https://www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Harrow

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School data & information Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH
1,198 Pupil numbers
34.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
63 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
68 Number of teachers
21 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
47.6%
LA avg.
56.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
47.20
LA avg.
52.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.32 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 198 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 5
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
5.9%
LA avg.
17.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
29.67
LA avg.
35.06
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 13 C
Physics GCE A level 5 D
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 18 B
Geography GCE A level 6 C
Economics GCE A level 11 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 10 B
Biology GCE A level 6 C
Psychology GCE AS level 3 D
Mathematics GCE AS level 14 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 8 C
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 10 D

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Rooks Heath School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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