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Park High School

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

personMrs Colette O'Dwyer

corporate_farePARK HIGH SCHOOL

location_onStanmore, HA7 1PL

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,543

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Attainment 8

48.9

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Harrow

#1,091 of 3,216 nationally

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Park High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Stanmore, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Park High School is an academy converter in Stanmore, Harrow, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PARK HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,471 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9, placing the school #8 in Harrow and #1,091 of 3,216 nationally. 49.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 45.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.24 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.2 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

49.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.7%

Entering EBacc73.20%

EBacc APS4.61

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.40%

EBacc APS4.51

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.31

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.74

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS4.59

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.62

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

+0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Students

101

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.4%

Achieving A*–A15.6%

Achieving A*–B45.6%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.0%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

107

Retention rate96.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.50%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

109

Retention rate99.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 October 2024

Inspection Report

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15 June 2022

Inspection Report

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14 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-06-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-01-14

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,471 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.5%, 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)	1,471	37	2.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,475	27	1.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,533	23	1.5%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,527	32	2.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,526	35	2.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,540	20	1.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,543	48	3.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,533	29	1.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,550	27	1.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,554	26	1.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,540	47	3.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,550	29	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,555	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,554	17	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,503	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,503	26	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,494	18	1.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,517	10	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,513	27	1.8%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,513	21	1.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,464	10	0.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,452	14	1.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,451	7	0.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,501	14	0.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,502	7	0.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,487	22	1.5%	3.1%	1

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 59 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 57 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 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.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree41%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree41%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree28%

agree21%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

not applicable41%

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

yes11%

no89%

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

strongly agree12%

agree41%

disagree24%

strongly disagree18%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree51%

agree45%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree64%

agree34%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree34%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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

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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