Avanti House School
94%
Capacity
1,182
Pupils
5.2x
Demand
About Avanti House School
Avanti House School in Harrow was rated Outstanding across all four graded areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant upgrade from its previous Good rating. The single most telling exam metric here is the school’s Progress 8 score of 1.1, which means pupils achieve well over a grade more per subject than the national average. That score places Avanti House first out of 13 secondary schools in the Harrow local authority, and 46th nationally out of 3,141 schools. It also sits well above the Harrow LA average Progress 8 score of 0.36. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 66.6 is strong, and 95.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 86.3% hitting the higher grade 5 threshold. Over 71% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, and 63.9% achieved it at grade 4 or above.
At A-level, the school’s value-added score of 0.29 is rated as above average, and the average points per entry of 37.55 equates to a B- grade. The best three A-levels average out at a B- as well, and 26.1% of entries achieved AAB or higher. The sixth form was also judged Outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s progress in maths is particularly striking — a Progress 8 score of 1.28 — while English progress sits at 0.92. The EBacc progress score of 1.13 is also very high. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 96% of the 200 respondents would recommend the school, and 97% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy here. Strong majorities also felt the school has high expectations and that their child does well.
Avanti House is a Hindu faith secondary for ages 11 to 18, with 1,182 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,260. It is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 879 applications for 169 places, a ratio of 5.2 applicants per place, with 369 first-preference applications. The school offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, sports hall, astro turf, science labs, art studios, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Sports include tennis, swimming, cross country, gymnastics, basketball, and athletics, while clubs range from Debate and Orchestra to DofE and Model UN. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school for families who want strong academic outcomes within a faith context, and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Hindu |
| Address | Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Harrow, HA7 2EQ |
| Headteacher | Simon Arnell |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Number of Pupils | 1,182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,182 / 1,260 (94% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+1.10)
46th of 3,141
Nationally
23rd of 487
In London
1st of 13
In Harrow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.8
'22/23
31.4
'23/24
37.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2387%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 126 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
28%
Russell Group
30%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)87%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained3%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Ofsted Parent View
200 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed169
879
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
369 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian94.9%
- Mixed2.1%
- White (other)0.3%
- White British0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Avanti House School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Wemborough Road, Stanmore
Harrow, HA7 2EQ
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