Rooks Heath School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastcote Lane South Harrow Harrow HA2 9AH |
| Phone | 02084224675 |
| Reference Number | 137198 |
Rooks Heath School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. It provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds thrive. The school demonstrates strong behaviour management, resulting in a positive atmosphere for learning. Although the curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, there are some areas for improvement in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and enhancing the reading program for less proficient readers. This is the first inspection since the school was last judged to be good in 2019, and it reflects both the strengths and challenges faced by the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1198 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.67%
Girls: 46.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 65.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 107 | 96 | 203 |
| 8 | 113 | 86 | 199 |
| 9 | 110 | 99 | 209 |
| 10 | 121 | 87 | 208 |
| 11 | 123 | 104 | 227 |
| 12 | 35 | 43 | 78 |
| 13 | 34 | 40 | 74 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Asian, Other | 27.5% |
| White, Other | 16.5% |
| Indian | 13.2% |
| African | 9.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% |
| White, British | 4.5% |
| Caribbean | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Rooks Heath High School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 05 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Positive behaviour management leading to a respectful environment
- Effective support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Engaging extra-curricular activities fostering pupil involvement
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum adaptation sometimes lacking for pupils with SEND
- Reading program not always effectively implemented for struggling readers
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.3% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.94 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 75 | 35 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 118 | 67 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Heathland School
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 9AG |
0.11 miles |
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Earlsmead Primary School
Arundel Drive, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 8PW |
0.29 miles |
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Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9DX |
0.35 miles |
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Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Ravenswood Crescent, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 9JU |
0.5 miles |
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The Welldon Park Academy
Wyvenhoe Road, Harrow, HA2 8LS |
0.67 miles |
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Roxbourne Primary School
Torbay Road, Harrow, HA2 9QF |
0.69 miles |
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Petts Hill Primary School
Newmarket Avenue, Newmarket Avenue, Northolt, UB5 4HB |
0.76 miles |
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Field End Infant School
Field End Road, Eastcote, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9PQ |
0.78 miles |
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Field End Junior School
Field End Junior School, Field End Road, RUISLIP, HA4 9PQ |
0.78 miles |
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Deanesfield Primary School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LR |
0.82 miles |
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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Hunters Hill, South Ruislip, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9HS |
0.88 miles |
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Grange Primary School
Welbeck Road, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0RY |
0.9 miles |
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Willow Tree Primary School
Priors Farm Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5FE |
0.9 miles |
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Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road, South Harrow, HA2 0LW |
1.08 miles |
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Greenwood Primary School
Wood End Way, Northolt, UB5 4QG |
1.09 miles |
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Wood End Primary School
Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4LB |
1.13 miles |
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Buckingham Preparatory School
458 Rayners Lane, Pinner, HA5 5DT |
1.18 miles |
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Orley Farm School
South Hill Avenue, Harrow, HA1 3NU |
1.21 miles |
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Bourne Primary School
Cedar Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6UJ |
1.23 miles |
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Longfield Primary School
Duke's Avenue, North Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7NZ |
1.26 miles |
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Islip Manor High School
Eastcote Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4HP |
0.7 miles |
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Seva Education
145 Kingsley Road, Harrow, South Harrow, HA2 8LF |
0.74 miles |
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Queensmead School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS |
0.81 miles |
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Gesher School
Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JF |
0.96 miles |
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Whitmore High School
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD |
1.1 miles |
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St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3HX |
1.33 miles |
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Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive, PINNER, Middlesex, HA5 1NB |
1.35 miles |
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The John Lyon School
Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN |
1.36 miles |
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John Chilton School
Bengarth Road, Northolt, UB5 5LD |
1.36 miles |
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Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ |
1.38 miles |
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Belvue School
Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG |
1.43 miles |
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Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY |
1.56 miles |
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Harrow School
5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HP |
1.63 miles |
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Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Hume Way, Ruislip, HA4 8EE |
1.97 miles |
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William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8PR |
1.98 miles |
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Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP |
1.99 miles |
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Heartwood House
13 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2BW |
2.05 miles |
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Greenford High School
Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2GU |
2.15 miles |
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Harrow High School
Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2JG |
2.26 miles |
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Barnhill Community High School
Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE |
2.49 miles |