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Whitmore High School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Harrow). It has about 1,730 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2015 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Finances and Environment.
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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Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment, progress and destinations are all excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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