Rooks Heath School, based in Harrow, 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.

Rooks Heath School currently has around 1198 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 34.4% 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 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 27.5%. other white pupils make up about 16.5% , followed by indian at 13.2%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. 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 (97%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Eastcote Lane, Harrow, HA2 9AH
Website: https://www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02084224675
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Miriam Manderson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137198

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/01/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1250
Number of Pupils: 1198
Number of Boys: 643
Number of Girls: 555

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Asian27.50%329
Other White16.50%198
Indian13.20%158
African9.30%111
Other (any other ethnic group)6.50%78
Other Mixed5.20%62
Pakistani4.70%56
White British4.50%54
Caribbean3.30%39
Unclassified2.80%34
White and Black Caribbean1.80%22
White and Asian1.30%15
Other Black1.10%13
Bangladeshi1.00%12
White and Black African0.50%6
Gypsy/Roma0.40%5
Chinese0.30%4
Irish0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.00)
Of the 196 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 172 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.00
Town average
0.50
Local authority average
0.54
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
77%
Town average
68%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
39%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
43.5
Town average
49.6
Local authority average
35.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.2
Town average
4.6
Local authority average
3.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

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 1,899 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heathland School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
- not rated 202 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Roxeth Manor First School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
- not rated 202 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Heathland School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
3out of 4 202 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Earlsmead Primary School
Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW
3out of 4 503 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Earlsmead Primary School
Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW
- not rated 503 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barantyne Middle School
Arnold Road , UB5 5EF
- not rated 1,660 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor Middle School
Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY
- not rated 1,681 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenwood Middle School
Wood End Way , UB5 4QG
- not rated 1,914 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horsenden Middle School
Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB
- not rated 3,010 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gifford Middle School
Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU
- not rated 3,179 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rooks Heath High School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor High School
Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP
3out of 4 1,238 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Queensmead School
Queens Walk , HA4 0LS
- not rated 1,428 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queensmead School
Queens Walk , HA4 0LS
3out of 4 1,428 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX
- not rated 2,340 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ
3out of 4 2,418 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrow Independent College
308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 12 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX
4out of 4 614 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX
- not rated 614 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Helios International College
Dawson House , HA2 8EB
- not rated 1,265 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Seva Education
145 Kingsley Road , Harrow HA2 8LF
- not rated 1,304 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.