Islip Manor High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Eastcote Lane Northolt Middlesex UB5 4HP |
| Phone | 02088648544 |
| Reference Number | 101943 |
Northolt High School has taken effective steps to uphold the standards established during its previous inspection and continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for its diverse student body. Pupils are engaged in a broad curriculum that has been improved in recent years, with particular attention given to foundational knowledge and supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school prioritizes personal development and citizenship, fostering a sense of community involvement among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 858 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.28%
Girls: 41.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 44 | 35 | 79 |
| 8 | 38 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 71 | 72 | 143 |
| 10 | 102 | 85 | 187 |
| 11 | 66 | 83 | 149 |
| 12 | 91 | 31 | 122 |
| 13 | 74 | 19 | 93 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 15% |
| White, Other | 12% |
| African | 11.5% |
| Indian | 10.5% |
| Asian, Other | 7.5% |
| Caribbean | 5.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a diverse and welcoming environment.
- High expectations are set for pupils, resulting in high-quality work.
- Strong support is in place for students with SEND.
- The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities.
- Effective safeguarding procedures ensure pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance and persistent absence are low and need improvement.
- Inconsistent promotion of student discussion and understanding in lessons.
- Curriculum pacing does not always match pupil needs.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 21.18 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 20.98 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 22 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Willow Tree Primary School
Priors Farm Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5FE |
0.22 miles |
|
Earlsmead Primary School
Arundel Drive, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 8PW |
0.42 miles |
|
Petts Hill Primary School
Newmarket Avenue, Newmarket Avenue, Northolt, UB5 4HB |
0.65 miles |
|
Deanesfield Primary School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LR |
0.8 miles |
|
Heathland School
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 9AG |
0.82 miles |
|
Bourne Primary School
Cedar Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6UJ |
0.84 miles |
|
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9DX |
1.05 miles |
|
The Welldon Park Academy
Wyvenhoe Road, Harrow, HA2 8LS |
1.06 miles |
|
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Hunters Hill, South Ruislip, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9HS |
1.06 miles |
|
Greenwood Primary School
Wood End Way, Northolt, UB5 4QG |
1.11 miles |
|
Field End Infant School
Field End Road, Eastcote, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9PQ |
1.13 miles |
|
Field End Junior School
Field End Junior School, Field End Road, RUISLIP, HA4 9PQ |
1.13 miles |
|
Gifford Primary School
Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, UB5 6BU |
1.13 miles |
|
Wood End Primary School
Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4LB |
1.15 miles |
|
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Ravenswood Crescent, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 9JU |
1.17 miles |
|
Roxbourne Primary School
Torbay Road, Harrow, HA2 9QF |
1.2 miles |
|
Ravenor Primary School
Greenway Gardens, Greenford, UB6 9TT |
1.41 miles |
|
Viking Primary School
Radcliffe Way, Northolt, UB5 6HW |
1.49 miles |
|
Orley Farm School
South Hill Avenue, Harrow, HA1 3NU |
1.56 miles |
|
Grange Primary School
Welbeck Road, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0RY |
1.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Queensmead School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS |
0.67 miles |
|
John Chilton School
Bengarth Road, Northolt, UB5 5LD |
0.67 miles |
|
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ |
0.68 miles |
|
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH |
0.7 miles |
|
Belvue School
Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG |
0.81 miles |
|
Seva Education
145 Kingsley Road, Harrow, South Harrow, HA2 8LF |
1.04 miles |
|
Greenford High School
Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2GU |
1.5 miles |
|
Gesher School
Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JF |
1.54 miles |
|
William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8PR |
1.55 miles |
|
Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY |
1.61 miles |
|
Whitmore High School
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD |
1.74 miles |
|
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3HX |
1.77 miles |
|
Barnhill Community High School
Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE |
1.81 miles |
|
The John Lyon School
Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN |
1.9 miles |
|
Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive, PINNER, Middlesex, HA5 1NB |
1.91 miles |
|
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford Road, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9AW |
2.14 miles |
|
Harrow School
5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HP |
2.16 miles |
|
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Hume Way, Ruislip, HA4 8EE |
2.32 miles |
|
Brentside High School
Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ |
2.37 miles |
|
Dormers Wells High School
Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HZ |
2.41 miles |