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Rooks Heath School

Harrow, HA2 9AHSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
Progress 8
+0.32
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.4×
Not oversubscribed
89 1st-choice / 206 places
Ranking
#802
of 3,141 nationally

About Rooks Heath School

Rooks Heath School in Harrow is a mixed secondary and sixth form that is comfortably full but not bursting at the seams. With 1,198 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,250, it is operating at just under 96% capacity, leaving a small buffer for late arrivals. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 34.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for secondary schools and reflects the broad socioeconomic mix of its catchment. Demand is strong but not frantic. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 319 applications for 206 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.55 to one. Of those, 89 were first-preference applications, and all 89 received offers, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a very good chance of securing a place. This suggests a school that is well-regarded locally but not yet in the stratospheric demand territory of some of its Harrow neighbours.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEastcote Lane, Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH
HeadteacherMiriam Manderson
Local AuthorityHarrow
Number of Pupils1,198
Free School Meals (FSM)34.4%
School Capacity1,198 / 1,250 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sports HallScience LabsTheatreDining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RoundersSwimmingRugbyCricketNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaYoung EnterpriseChessFilm ClubModel United NationsChoirOrchestraCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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