Kingsley High School, based in Harrow, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Kingsley High School currently has around 129 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.5% boys and 29.5% girls. Around 46.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 19.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 47.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 103 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 28.7%. other white pupils make up about 17.1% , followed by indian at 16.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 86% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Whittlesea Road, Harrow, HA3 6ND
Website: http://www.kingsley.harrow.sch.uk
Telephone: 02084213676
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Lee Helyer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 133317

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 129
Number of Boys: 91
Number of Girls: 38

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 19.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 47.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Asian28.70%37
Other White17.10%22
Indian16.30%21
White British10.10%13
African9.30%12
Pakistani7.00%9
White and Asian2.30%3
Other Black2.30%3
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%3
Other Mixed1.60%2
Unclassified1.60%2
Bangladeshi0.80%1
Caribbean0.80%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.50
Local authority average
0.41
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
68%
Local authority average
62%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
54%
Local authority average
51%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
49.6
Local authority average
48.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.6
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
86%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cedars First School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS
- not rated 151 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Cedars Manor School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS
- not rated 199 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Long Elmes , Harrow Weald HA3 6LE
3out of 4 394 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hujjat Primary School
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
3out of 4 1,134 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Whitefriars Community School
Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ
- not rated 1,323 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cedars Middle School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS
- not rated 151 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Middle School
Green Lane , HA7 3AD
- not rated 2,963 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR
3out of 4 427 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR
- not rated 427 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY
3out of 4 1,203 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY
- not rated 1,203 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
The Sacred Heart Language College
High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY
- not rated 1,407 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrow College
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 1,134 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weald College
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 1,134 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 3,106 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whitefriars School
Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ
3out of 4 1,323 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsley High School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND
4out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whittlesea School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND
- not rated 66 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shaftesbury High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE
- not rated 455 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrow Collegiate
Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ
- not rated 1,021 yd Sixth form centres No Mixed More About School
The Helix Education Centre
94 Uxbridge Road , HA3 6DH
- not rated 1,277 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.