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Rooks Heath School

Academy converter · Harrow · HA2 9AH

Ages 11–18 · 1,148 pupils · Harrow

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

47.2

Overall absence

7.6%

Admissions demand

0.60 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-05-08

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.32
−20+2
Attainment 847.2
English & maths grade 5+48%
English & maths grade 4+67%
EBacc entry60%

EBacc APS: 4.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.2%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,124

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.60 · Often has places

1st preferences

89

Places offered

231

1st-preference offers

89

Total preferences (any rank)
345
Preferred offers (top 3)
166
Applications from outside LA
125
Offers to outside-LA applicants
61
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

1,148 pupils · 1,250 places

Pupils on roll
1,148
Boys / girls
588 / 560
School capacity
1,250
Capacity fill
1,148 / 1,250 (92%)
Free school meals
35.5%
FSM pupils
355
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TITHE ACADEMY
Academy trust
TITHE ACADEMY
Sponsor
Tithe Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Miriam Manderson

Location

Address
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow
Postcode
HA2 9AH
Town
Harrow
Local authority
Harrow
District
Harrow
Constituency
Harrow West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Harrow, Harrow, 1,148 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 35.5%.

Open schools in Harrow
50
Secondary schools in Harrow
9
Academies among open schools in Harrow
36% (18)
Open schools in HA2
14
Secondary in HA2
2
Open schools in Harrow LA
75
Secondary in Harrow LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence13.2%

    0.7 miles away

  • Queensmead School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    • Att856.2
    • P80.7
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence5.8%

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  • Whitmore High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att854.7
    • P80.8
    • EM5+57%
    • Absence5.3%

    1.1 miles away

  • Pinner High School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.6
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    • EM5+67%
    • Absence5.9%

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  • Ruislip High School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att854.1
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    • EM5+57%
    • Absence7.7%

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  • Nower Hill High School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence6.4%

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Miriam Manderson
Telephone
02084224675
Website
https://www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk/

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