Whitmore High School

A outstanding community school school in Harrow. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitmore High School.

Harrow, HA20AD Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.75
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.9%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
5 March 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Porlock Avenue
Harrow, HA20AD
Phone
2088647688
Website
whitmore.harrow.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102239
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD
Website
http://www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,733
Free School Meals
30.8% (534 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (68 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
54.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.6
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.6
Ebacc English:
99.6%
Ebacc Entry:
43.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
99.3%
Ebacc Languages:
90.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.75
Progress 8 Range:
0.58 to 0.93
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
151 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
43.7 (+24.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.9 (+23.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
54.7 (+15.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
108 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
217
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,733 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★★
(17 students)
Economics (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★★
(11 students)
Chemistry (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Economics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(47 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Promoting a broad and balanced curriculum in which students take an active part in their own learning. Recognising the needs of individuals, placing suitable high demands on them and stimulating them to achieve success. Encouraging students to aim for the highest standards of work and behaviour at all times. Creating an ordered and friendly community where relationships are positive and founded on courtesy, respect and shared values. Acknowledging the importance of links between home, school and the wider community. Maintaining a spirit of constructive self-criticism, regularly considering improvements to existing practice.

Head Teacher's Message

Whitmore High School is a mixed comprehensive school with an excellent record of achievement. In Ofsted's 2015 inspection, it was judged Outstanding in all areas, including the Sixth Form. The headteacher notes that staff are highly qualified and dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential, with strong pastoral and extra-curricular provision and close partnership with parents.

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