Nower Hill High School, based in Pinner, provides secondary education, 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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.4%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1980 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2023 |
| Number of Boys: | 1109 |
| Number of Girls: | 914 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 32.30% | 653 |
| Other Asian | 15.50% | 313 |
| White British | 10.60% | 215 |
| Other White | 8.70% | 175 |
| Pakistani | 7.20% | 146 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 81 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 75 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 65 |
| African | 3.20% | 64 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 58 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 47 |
| Chinese | 2.00% | 41 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 25 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 25 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 16 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.