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Whitmore High School

State school · Harrow, HA2 0AD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,739 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,739 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Harrow

Headteacher

Head

Mr J Rebbitt

Entrance

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

Grange Primary School 18 %
Roxeth Primary School 15 %
Other 14 %
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.
Vaughan Primary School 13 %
The Welldon Park Academy 9 %
Norbury School 7 %
Longfield Primary School 6 %
Heathland School 5 %
Roxbourne Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
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.
Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery 2 %
Earlsmead Primary School 2 %
Marlborough Primary School 1 %
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School 1 %
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School 1 %
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Exit

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

School
85%
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
56.7%
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
36.36
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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
118
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.27 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,739
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Porlock Avenue
Harrow
HA2 0AD
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Telephone: 020 8864 7688

Email: secretary@whitmore.harrow.sch.uk

Website: http://www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Harrow

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School data & information Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD
1,739 Pupil numbers
31.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
67 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
118 Number of teachers
31 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
56.7%
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
54.70
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)

0.75 Score Well 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 70 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 266 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 268 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 157 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 160 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 269 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 269 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7

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

School
19.3%
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
36.36
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
Sociology GCE A level 17 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 A
Psychology GCE A level 46 B
Physics GCE A level 21 A
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 17 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 14 A
Mathematics GCE A level 71 A
Law GCE A level 7 B
History GCE A level 24 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 16 B
Geography GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 25 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 11 B
Economics GCE A level 37 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 14 B
Chemistry GCE A level 26 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 25 B
Biology GCE A level 32 B
Art and Design GCE A level 10 A
Sociology GCE AS level 21 B
Religious Studies GCE AS level 6 B
Psychology GCE AS level 64 B
Physics GCE AS level 26 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE AS level 20 A
Mathematics GCE AS level 73 B
Law GCE AS level 18 C
History GCE AS level 32 B
Government and Politics GCE AS level 19 B
Geography GCE AS level 12 B
French GCE AS level 8 B
English Literature GCE AS level 29 B
English Language and Literature GCE AS level 14 B
Economics GCE AS level 48 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE AS level 18 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 38 B
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 28 B
Biology GCE AS level 40 B

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Whitmore High School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 22 and has 22 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.27 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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