Park High School, based in Stanmore, 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.

Park High School currently has around 1471 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.4% boys and 42.6% girls. Around 26.0% 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 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.9%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 28.8%. other white pupils make up about 21.9% , followed by other asian at 20.7%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 51% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore, HA7 1PL
Website: www.parkhighstanmore.org.uk
Telephone: 02089522803
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Colette O'Dwyer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137075

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1800
Number of Pupils: 1471
Number of Boys: 845
Number of Girls: 626

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian28.80%424
Other White21.90%322
Other Asian20.70%304
Other (any other ethnic group)7.80%115
African3.90%57
Pakistani3.10%46
Other Mixed3.10%45
White British2.50%37
White and Asian2.30%34
Caribbean1.80%26
Unclassified1.00%14
Bangladeshi0.70%10
White and Black Caribbean0.70%10
Chinese0.60%9
Other Black0.50%8
White and Black African0.40%6
Gypsy/Roma0.20%3
Irish0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.05)
Of the 261 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 246 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.05
Town average
0.68
Local authority average
0.41
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
59%
Town average
79%
Local authority average
62%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
51%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
51%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
47.4
Town average
56.5
Local authority average
48.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.3
Town average
5.3
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kenmore Park Junior School
Moorhouse Road , Kenton HA3 9JA
3out of 4 801 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School
Moorhouse Road , Kenton HA3 9JA
3out of 4 801 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
3out of 4 954 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitchurch First School and Nursery
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
- not rated 954 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stanburn Junior School
Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ
- not rated 959 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's CofE Middle School
Green Lane , HA7 3AD
- not rated 2,891 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Avanti House School
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
- not rated 1,028 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
3out of 4 1,115 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
- not rated 1,115 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 1,721 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrow College
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 3,212 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weald College
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 3,212 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 2,907 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 3,035 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodlands School
Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP
4out of 4 1,234 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Pathways School
All Saints Parish Hall , Shrewsbury Avenue HA3 9LX
- not rated 1,701 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North London Collegiate School
Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ
- not rated 1,828 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Dorset House School
17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT
- not rated 1,905 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakbridge Special Education
30 High Street , HA8 7EQ
- not rated 2,350 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.