Located in Pinner, Nower Hill High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective 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.

Nower Hill High School currently has around 2023 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.4%.

The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 32.3%. other asian pupils make up about 15.5% , followed by white british at 10.6%

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 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP
Website: www.nowerhill.org.uk
Telephone: 02088630877
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Joanne Skelhorne
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137028

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1980
Number of Pupils: 2023
Number of Boys: 1109
Number of Girls: 914

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian32.30%653
Other Asian15.50%313
White British10.60%215
Other White8.70%175
Pakistani7.20%146
White and Asian4.00%81
Other Mixed3.70%75
Unclassified3.20%65
African3.20%64
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%58
Caribbean2.30%47
Chinese2.00%41
White and Black Caribbean1.20%25
Bangladeshi1.20%25
Other Black0.90%18
White and Black African0.80%16
Irish0.30%6
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.53)
Of the 322 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 294 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.53
Town average
0.30
Local authority average
0.54
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
51%
Town average
50%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
69%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
57.8
Town average
55.2
Local authority average
35.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.2
Town average
4.9
Local authority average
3.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
98%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW
3out of 4 3,050 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Melrose Road , HA5 5RA
4out of 4 442 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Melrose Road , HA5 5RA
- not rated 442 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Pinner Park Junior School
Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TJ
- not rated 899 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pinner Park Primary School
Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL
3out of 4 899 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Longfield Primary School
Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ
3out of 4 1,290 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Lodge Middle School
West End Lane , HA5 1AF
- not rated 1,691 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cedars Middle School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS
- not rated 2,116 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pinner Wood Middle School
Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA
- not rated 2,802 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue , HA5 5RP
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue , HA5 5RP
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR
3out of 4 1,990 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR
- not rated 1,990 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB
4out of 4 2,217 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenhill College, Harrow
Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ
- not rated 2,759 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 2,044 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reddiford School
38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH
- not rated 995 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bessborough Education Trust
22 Cannon Lane , HA5 1HL
- not rated 1,300 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Atholl School
458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT
- not rated 1,463 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Buckingham Preparatory School
458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT
- not rated 1,463 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Innellan House School
44 Love Lane , HA5 3EX
- not rated 1,522 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.