Heartwood House
Heartwood House is an independent school in Harrow for pupils aged 11 to 17. It has 60 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Heartwood House is Good, from an inspection in December 2012. In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 23.0, and 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: December 2012. GCSE results: 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 13 Kenton Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 2BW |
| Phone | 02088646433 |
| Reference Number | 135687 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 60 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.33%
Girls: 51.67% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Red Balloon Learner Centre – Northwest London provides a good quality of education and effectively meets its aims, offering a safe and stimulating environment for students aged 13 to 15 with complex needs. The school excels in providing tailored teaching and a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both academic progress and social development, leading to positive outcomes for students in their education journey. However, while students experience a supportive environment that enhances their personal growth and confidence, there are areas relating to welfare, health, and safety that require improvement, particularly in policy implementation and facilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Nov 2012 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good quality of teaching and tailored curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on social development and personal progress.
- Effective support for students' self-confidence and well-being.
- Innovative use of technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Commitment to providing good day-to-day care for students.
Areas for Improvement
- Overall welfare, health, and safety provision is only satisfactory.
- Some minor shortcomings in health and safety policies.
- Lack of rigor in implementing procedures for student welfare.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 27% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Heartwood House were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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Alpha Preparatory School
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Norbury School
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Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery
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Marlborough Primary School
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Hillview Nursery School
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St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Vaughan Primary School
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Harris Primary Academy South Kenton
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1.04 miles |
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Orley Farm School
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1.18 miles |
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Grange Primary School
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Mount Stewart Infant School
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Mount Stewart Junior School
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Sudbury Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
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East Lane Primary School
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| Name | Distance |
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Harrow High School
Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2JG |
0.21 miles |
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Seva Education Central Harrow
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Harrow School
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The John Lyon School
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St Dominic's Sixth Form College
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Whitmore High School
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St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Donnington Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0NB |
1.21 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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The Sacred Heart Language College
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1.51 miles |
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Claremont High School
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What is Heartwood House's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Heartwood House is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
When was Heartwood House last inspected by Ofsted?
Heartwood House was last inspected in December 2012.
How many pupils does Heartwood House have?
Heartwood House has 60 pupils on roll.
What age range does Heartwood House cover?
Heartwood House for pupils aged 11 to 17.
What are Heartwood House's GCSE results?
In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 23.0, and 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Heartwood House?
Heartwood House is at 13 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2BW.