Whitefriars School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitefriars Avenue Wealdstone Harrow Middlesex HA3 5RQ |
| Phone | 02084272080 |
| Reference Number | 141071 |
Whitefriars School is performing well overall, with a good quality of education and effective leadership. Despite being previously rated as outstanding, the school has faced significant changes in the past year, particularly with new leadership focused on curriculum improvement. Students are happy, safe, and well-supported, contributing to a positive school community. The early years provision is particularly strong, fostering essential skills in young learners. However, there are areas where the curriculum does not fully meet expectations across all subjects, especially in the secondary phase, indicating room for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1443 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.09%
Girls: 44.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 72.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 36 | 86 |
| 2 | 45 | 44 | 89 |
| 3 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| 4 | 42 | 47 | 89 |
| 5 | 47 | 43 | 90 |
| 6 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 7 | 72 | 56 | 128 |
| 8 | 74 | 62 | 136 |
| 9 | 84 | 64 | 148 |
| 10 | 90 | 58 | 148 |
| 11 | 93 | 57 | 150 |
| 12 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 13 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Asian, Other | 20.8% |
| Indian | 19.2% |
| White, Other | 16.9% |
| African | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% |
| White, British | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Jul 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Whitefriars Community School | |
| 03 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development and well-being.
- Effective early years provision with a rich curriculum.
- Calm and inclusive school environment where pupils feel safe.
- Positive behavior management strategies leading to good behavior.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some subjects lacks clear identification of key knowledge.
- Assessment practices in the secondary phase do not consistently match pupils' learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.13 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 24.92 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 1% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Hill, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1UJ |
0.57 miles |
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Belmont School
Hibbert Road, Harrow Weald, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 7JT |
0.58 miles |
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Cedars Manor School
Whittlesea Road, Harrow, HA3 6LS |
0.71 miles |
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Weald Rise Primary School
Robin Hood Drive, Harrow Weald, Harrow, HA3 7DH |
0.76 miles |
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Pinner Park Primary School
Melbourne Avenue, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5TL |
0.77 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Long Elmes, Harrow Weald, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 6LE |
0.79 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dobbin Close, Belmont Circle, Harrow, HA3 7LP |
0.85 miles |
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Alpha Preparatory School
21 Hindes Road, Harrow, HA1 1SH |
0.91 miles |
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Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School
120 138 Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2DJ |
0.95 miles |
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Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery
Kenmore Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 8LU |
0.97 miles |
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Norbury School
Welldon Crescent, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1QQ |
1 miles |
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Hujjat Primary School
Brookshill, Harrow Weald, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 6RR |
1.04 miles |
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Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
Hartford Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8SZ |
1.11 miles |
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Vaughan Primary School
The Gardens, Vaughan Road, West Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4EL |
1.38 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Melrose Road, Pinner, HA5 5RA |
1.41 miles |
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Harmony Primary School
80 Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2LS |
1.42 miles |
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Stanburn Primary School
Abercorn Road, Stanmore, HA7 2PJ |
1.48 miles |
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Roxborough Park, Harrow, HA1 3BE |
1.53 miles |
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Reddiford School
38 Cecil Park, Pinner, HA5 5HH |
1.69 miles |
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Longfield Primary School
Duke's Avenue, North Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7NZ |
1.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
High Road, Harrow Weald, Harrow, HA3 5DY |
0.16 miles |
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The Sacred Heart Language College
High Street, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7AY |
0.22 miles |
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Harrow Collegiate
Harrow Teachers Centre, Harrow, HA3 5PQ |
0.24 miles |
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Kingsley High School
Whittlesea Road, Harrow, HA3 6ND |
0.75 miles |
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Shaftesbury High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE |
0.8 miles |
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Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6NR |
0.88 miles |
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Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP |
1.16 miles |
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Harrow High School
Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2JG |
1.36 miles |
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Bentley Wood High School
Clamp Hill, Stanmore, HA7 3JW |
1.39 miles |
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Heartwood House
13 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2BW |
1.45 miles |
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Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore, HA7 1PL |
1.65 miles |
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Stanmore College
Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4BQ |
1.66 miles |
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Avanti House School
Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EQ |
1.74 miles |
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Harrow School
5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HP |
1.78 miles |
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Whitmore High School
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD |
1.79 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Donnington Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0NB |
1.83 miles |
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The John Lyon School
Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN |
1.85 miles |
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Pathways School
All Saints Parish Hall, Shrewsbury Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9LX |
2.15 miles |
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St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3HX |
2.18 miles |
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Claremont High School
Claremont Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0UH |
2.21 miles |