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Rooks Heath School

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

person Mrs Miriam Manderson (Headteacher)

corporate_fareTITHE ACADEMY

location_onHarrow, HA2 9AH

language Visit Website phone 02084224675

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,177

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Attainment 8

40.3

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Harrow

#2,853 of 4,024 nationally

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Rooks Heath School is a Academy converter secondary school in Harrow, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Rooks Heath School is an academy converter in Harrow, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TITHE ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,148 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3, placing the school #12 in Harrow and #2,853 of 4,024 nationally. 32.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 39.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

40.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

32.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

48.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.8%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)42.20%

Triple Science Entry16.70%

EBacc Slot Score12.3 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

40.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

36.00%

Grade 4+ E&M

51.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.8%

Entering EBacc50.50%

EBacc APS3.67

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

47.60%

Entering EBacc60.20%

EBacc APS4.38

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS4.15

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS3.89

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS3.92

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.16

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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

90.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89.3%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5.3%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

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

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.5%

Achieving A*–A12.3%

Achieving A*–B39.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.3%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.41

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.8%

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	#2,706 / 4,024	#13	#2,853	#1	—	—	—
2025	#2,441 / 3,948	#12	#2,745	#1	#1,119	—	—
2024	#1,243 / 4,450	#10	#1,574	#814	#96	—	—
2023	#1,475 / 4,321	#11	#2,225	#1,494	—	—	—
2022	#2,620 / 4,199	#13	#2,918	#2,386	—	—	—
2019	#2,108 / 2,711	#10	#2,063	#2,224	—	—	—
2018	#1,374 / 2,537	#9	#1,492	#1,355	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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29 January 2019

Inspection Report

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04 July 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-01-29

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2012-07-04

None Legacy

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

3.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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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 1,198 pupils. During this period, there were 46 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.8%, 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)	1,198	46	3.8%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,180	45	3.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,180	28	2.4%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,191	37	3.1%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,158	48	4.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,177	56	4.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,177	73	6.2%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,183	51	4.3%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,193	31	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,174	37	3.2%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,168	14	1.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,195	24	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,189	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,185	1	0.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,165	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,165	43	3.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,170	35	3.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,148	17	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,149	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,139	16	1.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,085	69	6.4%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,087	59	5.4%	3.0%	7
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,084	65	6.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,061	35	3.3%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,061	44	4.1%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,080	53	4.9%	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.

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 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.

76%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78%Positive

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

17%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree33%

disagree20%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree33%

agree48%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree48%

agree20%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

not applicable13%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

strongly agree30%

agree10%

disagree50%

strongly disagree10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree43%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree41%

agree52%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree37%

agree57%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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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

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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