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Harrow High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,000 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Progress, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Attainment and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment, progress and destinations are all excellent.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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