Pinner High School

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Beaulieu Drive, Pinner, HA5 1NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Pinner High School is a secondary school in Harrow for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. It ranks 3rd of 13 secondary schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 19 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

There is a strong, aspirational spirit at Pinner High School. Pupils are encouraged to be independent thinkers, and they have great determination to succeed. They are well supported academically and socially by caring and enthusiastic staff. Parents and carers say that staff go 'above and beyond' to ensure pupils get the support and guidance they need. Pupils are trusted to behave maturely and responsibly, which they do. The school has designed an ambitious curriculum. Pupils achieve very well. The curriculum is skilfully adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff make sure that pupils with SEND receive the right support in lessons. As a result, they do equally as well. The 'Head's Challenge' curriculum further develops pupils' talents and interests. Short courses include coding, poetry, architecture and debating. Many pupils sit graded exams in music and the performing arts. Through the curriculum and the school's wider offer, pupils are very well prepared for life beyond school. They experience a wide range of inspiring talks from industry professionals, as well as trips and visits, including some internationally. Students in the sixth form contribute enthusiastically to the life of the school, including delivering engaging assemblies. They are excellent role models for younger pupils.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

175 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score57.1

57.1, 11 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths69.7%

69.7%, 24.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths78.9%

78.9%, 14.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc70.9%

70.9%, 30.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.31

5.31, 1.22 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

128 students

Average point score per A level entry33.23

33.23, 1.77 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,111 pupils on roll, with places for 1,162

Eligible for free school meals11.1%

11.1%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language41.9%

41.9%, 20.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2.7%

2.7%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.2%

6.2%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Pinner High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 56.0
Nower Hill High School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 59.0
Ruislip High School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 54.1
Rooks Heath School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.7
Queensmead School1 mileReport card: Strong standardAttainment 8: 55.5

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
THE HARROW ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Sam Alner
Address
Beaulieu Drive, Pinner, HA5 1NB
Local authority
Harrow
URN
142864

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.