Whitmore High School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Whitmore High School is a secondary school in Harrow for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. It ranks 5th of 13 secondary schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 March 2025, report published 11 May 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 March 2025

Outcomes over time are excellent, and this includes the performance of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve particularly well at this school due to the ambitious curriculum provided and the school's inclusive ethos. The expectations for pupils' learning are consistently high across the school. Pupils enjoy the success of building their knowledge over time. The school ensures they are supported to achieve their potential. A clear sense of care resonates through this truly inclusive school. Pupils bring different life experiences with them, adding to the school's rich community. The school provides high-quality pastoral support. This includes teaching pupils the importance of good mental health and positive relationships. The enrichment programme provides a significant variety of experiences for pupils, including clubs such as chess, boxing, gardening, and jazz club. There are frequent trips to bring the curriculum to life. Through these experiences, pupils' cultural capital is further enhanced. The school fosters a calm and productive atmosphere, ensuring a safe environment for all. Pupils typically behave with high levels of maturity and empathy. Pupils understand how the school expects them to behave towards each other in social times and do so consistently. Sixth-form students are excellent role models for younger pupils.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

269 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score55.0

55.0, 8.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths56.5%

56.5%, 11.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.9%

72.9%, 8.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc91.4%

91.4%, 50.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.11

5.11, 1.02 above the England average of 4.09.

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

182 students

Average point score per A level entry36.67

36.67, 1.67 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,724 pupils on roll, with places for 1,750

Eligible for free school meals31.1%

31.1%, 4.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language68.7%

68.7%, 47.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.1%

4.1%, 10.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Whitmore High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The John Lyon School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 13.7
Harrow School0.7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 24.9
Heartwood House1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 5.5
Rooks Heath School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.7
Harrow High School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.4

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr James Rebbitt
Address
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD
Local authority
Harrow
URN
102239

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.