Whitmore High SchoolPorlock Avenue , Harrow

Whitmore High School, based in Harrow, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school 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.

Whitmore High School currently has around 1739 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 31.1% 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 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 22 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 28.3%. indian pupils make up about 18.2% , followed by other white at 10.1%

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 58% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .