Bentley Wood High School

A outstanding academy converter school in Harrow. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bentley Wood High School.

Stanmore, HA73JW Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
74.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.9
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.1%
Continue in education or training
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
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
14 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Clamp Hill
Stanmore, HA73JW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137178
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Clamp Hill, Stanmore, HA7 3JW
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BENTLEY WOOD TRUST
Capacity
1464 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
1,375
Free School Meals
26.0% (358 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
56.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
English Attainment 8:
11.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
Ebacc English:
96.4%
Ebacc Entry:
55.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.2%
Ebacc Languages:
97.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.90
Progress 8 Range:
0.71 to 1.10
University Progression:
71.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
71%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
116 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
55.9 (+36.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
79.1 (+27.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.6 (+17.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.9 (+1.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
172
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,375 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE AS level (All))
(6 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
(22 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
(11 students)
Government & Politics (GCE AS level (All))
(10 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning today: Leading tomorrow"

CARE (communication, achievement, respect and empathy)

All major religions represented; universal Prayer Room; Philosophy & Religious Studies taught; promotes cohesion between students of different faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Naseema Akbar emphasizes a safe, caring environment, a broad and balanced curriculum, partnership with parents, and helping each pupil achieve her personal best.

Curriculum Highlights

EBacc entry rate 96% in 2023 (top 2% nationally) Broad and balanced curriculum with high Ebacc entry Strong attainment in EBacc subjects (science, English, humanities)

SEND Provision

As of January 2025, 6% of students have SEND support and 1.9% have an EHC plan. The school provides an Inclusion Booklet and has an accessible disabled toilet and two lifts to support mobility needs.

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