Pinner High School
98%
Capacity
1,135
Pupils
7.2x
Demand
About Pinner High School
Parents at Pinner High School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 79% of respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025 and collected 150 responses, shows particularly strong satisfaction with how the school supports children's wider personal development and extracurricular opportunities. 82% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 89% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly in high demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 1,202 applications for just 167 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 7.2 to one. Of those, 203 families put it as their first preference, and 135 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition reflects the school's reputation in Harrow, where it ranks 4th out of 13 secondary schools by Progress 8 score.
Academically, Pinner High School delivers results that are well above average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.71 places it in the top 10% of schools nationally and well above the Harrow local authority average of 0.36. Pupils achieve an Attainment 8 score of 57.6, and 83.4% of students secure a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school has a strong focus on the English Baccalaureate, with 84% of pupils entering the EBacc suite of subjects and 45.9% achieving a grade 5 or above in it. In the sixth form, the school's value-added score of 0.21 is rated as above average, and students average 32.65 points per entry, roughly equivalent to a C+ grade across their best three A-levels. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2019, rated it Outstanding overall, with Outstanding leadership and management, and an ungraded inspection in March 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained.
The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, music rooms, and a sixth form centre, alongside extensive sports such as athletics, netball, cricket, and martial arts. Clubs cover everything from chess and gardening to Model UN and orchestra. For families with children who have special educational needs, Pinner High School has a resourced provision and supports a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. The Parent View data shows that 74% of parents of SEND children agreed the school gives them the support they need, though 24% disagreed. This is a school for families who value strong academic outcomes and a structured, high-expectation environment, and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process. With its Outstanding rating and strong local ranking, it suits children who thrive in a purposeful, well-resourced setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Beaulieu Drive, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 1NB |
| Headteacher | Raj Patel |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Number of Pupils | 1,135 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,135 / 1,162 (98% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.71)
281st of 3,141
Nationally
106th of 487
In London
4th 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)
'22/23
36.8
'23/24
32.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Ofsted Parent View
150 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed167
1,202
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
203 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian53.1%
- White British18.7%
- Mixed11.4%
- White (other)6.3%
- Black0.7%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
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.
11
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
9
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 Pinner High 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
Beaulieu Drive, Pinner
Harrow, HA5 1NB
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