Best 3 Secondary schools in Harrow – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Nower Hill High School (Secondary) in Pinner; Bentley Wood High School (Secondary) in Stanmore; Pinner High School (Secondary) in Pinner — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Nower Hill High School, Bentley Wood High School and Pinner High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Pinner, Stanmore and Pinner, Middlesex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Nower Hill High School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Nower Hill High School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,500, combined total ≈ 4,550, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as The Bentley Wood Trust and The Harrow Academies Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Nower Hill High School HA5 5RP	Bentley Wood High School HA7 3JW	Pinner High School HA5 1NB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Pinner HA5 5RP	Stanmore HA7 3JW	Pinner Middlesex HA5 1NB
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jan 2024	1 18 Jan 2024	1 19 Jun 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 2,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1980	1464	1162
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Harrow (310)	The Bentley Wood Trust	The Harrow Academies Trust
Website	www.nowerhill.org.uk	www.bentleywood.harrow.sch.uk	www.pinnerhighschool.org
Telephone	02088630877	02089543623	02030960769
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Nower Hill High School

HA5 5RP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Pinner
HA5 5RP
Ofsted: 1 25 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 2,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Harrow (310)
Website: www.nowerhill.org.uk
Telephone: 02088630877

Bentley Wood High School

HA7 3JW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stanmore
HA7 3JW
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bentley Wood Trust
Website: www.bentleywood.harrow.sch.uk
Telephone: 02089543623

Pinner High School

HA5 1NB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Pinner
Middlesex
HA5 1NB
Ofsted: 1 19 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Harrow Academies Trust
Website: www.pinnerhighschool.org
Telephone: 02030960769

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.