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Harrow High School

Harrow, HA1 2JGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Harrow High School

Harrow High School sits within the Harrow local authority, one of 15 state secondary schools in the borough. While the school holds a Good Ofsted rating, it is not among the top-ranked peers in the area — those are Avanti House School, Bentley Wood High School, and Whitmore High School, which sits just 1.9 km away and holds an Outstanding rating. The school is a mixed, non-religious secondary with a sixth form, and it is notably oversubscribed: its capacity is 837 pupils, yet it currently has 1,013 on roll, suggesting strong local demand. The headteacher is Paul Gamble, and the school operates as a boarding school, which is unusual for a state-funded secondary in London. This combination of a Good rating, high demand, and boarding provision makes it a distinctive option for families in Harrow who want a larger-than-average school with extended pastoral care.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGayton Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 2JG
HeadteacherPaul Gamble
Local AuthorityHarrow
Number of Pupils1,013
School Capacity1,013 / 837 (121% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

Facilities

10
Music RoomsTennis CourtsAstro TurfTheatreLibraryScience LabsICT SuiteArt StudiosChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

AthleticsMartial ArtsCricketFootballDanceNetballBasketballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubBook ClubGardeningScience ClubCodingYoung EnterpriseDebateFilm ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

0

With EHC Plan

220

SEN Support

21.7% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrow High School

Harrow High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.