Located in Stanmore, Park 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.
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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1800 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1471 |
| Number of Boys: | 845 |
| Number of Girls: | 626 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.9% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 28.80% | 424 |
| Other White | 21.90% | 322 |
| Other Asian | 20.70% | 304 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.80% | 115 |
| African | 3.90% | 57 |
| Pakistani | 3.10% | 46 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 45 |
| White British | 2.50% | 37 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 34 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 26 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 9 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.