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Nower Hill High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Ms Joanne Skelhorne (Headteacher)

corporate_fareNOWER HILL HIGH SCHOOL

location_onPinner, HA5 5RP

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

2,028

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Attainment 8

58.2

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Harrow

#404 of 4,024 nationally

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Nower Hill High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Pinner, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Nower Hill High School is an academy converter in Pinner, Harrow, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NOWER HILL HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 2,030 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.2, placing the school #4 in Harrow and #404 of 4,024 nationally. 67.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 37.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 30 A-level subjects. 61.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 32.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.23 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

58.2

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

67.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

80.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)37.4%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)78.10%

Triple Science Entry47.80%

EBacc Slot Score17.5 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

67.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

82.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)37.4%

Entering EBacc50.90%

EBacc APS5.32

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

67.40%

Entering EBacc49.70%

EBacc APS5.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS5.17

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS5.69

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS5.2

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.83

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

96.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94.7%

Apprenticeships1.2%

Employment0.3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2.2%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

200

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.9%

Achieving A*–A32.4%

Achieving A*–B61.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.5%

A-level subjects offered30

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

208

Retention rate96.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

200

Retention rate99.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

200

Retention rate95.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#269 / 4,024	#4	#404	#1	—	—	—
2025	#231 / 3,948	#3	#357	#1	#367	—	—
2024	#243 / 4,450	#4	#402	#358	#459	—	—
2023	#279 / 4,321	#4	#401	#452	—	—	—
2022	#136 / 4,199	#2	#289	#127	—	—	—
2019	#285 / 2,711	#4	#299	#376	—	—	—
2018	#443 / 2,537	#5	#498	#504	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 November 2023

Inspection Report

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12 November 2013

Inspection Report

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10 May 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-11-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

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2012-05-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-05-02

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.4%(8 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,023 pupils. During this period, there were 12 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,023	12	0.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,027	16	0.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,023	20	1.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,024	25	1.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,024	36	1.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,030	24	1.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,028	20	1.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,030	15	0.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,015	20	1.0%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,014	18	0.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,011	13	0.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,991	13	0.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,990	2	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,985	4	0.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,969	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,969	4	0.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,970	12	0.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,935	21	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,934	22	1.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,938	26	1.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,900	20	1.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,902	25	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,903	15	0.8%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,880	22	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,884	24	1.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,881	47	2.5%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 64 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 56 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 42 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

0%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

84%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

agree100%

not applicable92%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree50%

agree25%

disagree8%

Neither agree nor disagree17%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree58%

agree17%

Neither agree nor disagree17%

disagree8%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree42%

agree33%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

disagree17%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree58%

agree25%

disagree8%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree50%

agree17%

disagree17%

not applicable17%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes17%

no83%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

disagree50%

Neither agree nor disagree50%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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