Rooks Heath School
URN: 137198 • Harrow HA2 9AH
Overview
- Name
- Rooks Heath School
- URN
- 137198
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TITHE ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Miriam Manderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084224675
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eastcote Lane, Harrow HA2 9AH
Summary
Rooks Heath School is a mixed secondary academy located in Harrow, serving approximately 1,198 students with a capacity of 1,250. Since becoming an academy in 2011, the school has established a reputation for academic excellence and a supportive learning environment. The school is part of a Multi-Academy Trust, which enhances educational continuity from primary through secondary education.
The curriculum at Rooks Heath is broad and ambitious, offering a range of subjects including Latin and Ancient Greek, which are uncommon in comprehensive schools. The school emphasizes individual attention through small class sizes, ensuring that each student can achieve their full potential. According to Ofsted, teaching is good, leading to positive outcomes in examinations, and the sixth form is noted for its effectiveness in supporting student progress.
Rooks Heath School prioritises strong values, discipline, and respect, fostering a culture that prepares students for future challenges. The school community is inclusive, welcoming pupils from diverse backgrounds and promoting high standards of behaviour and attendance. Parents can expect a dedicated staff committed to guiding their children on their educational journeys.
The curriculum at Rooks Heath is broad and ambitious, offering a range of subjects including Latin and Ancient Greek, which are uncommon in comprehensive schools. The school emphasizes individual attention through small class sizes, ensuring that each student can achieve their full potential. According to Ofsted, teaching is good, leading to positive outcomes in examinations, and the sixth form is noted for its effectiveness in supporting student progress.
Rooks Heath School prioritises strong values, discipline, and respect, fostering a culture that prepares students for future challenges. The school community is inclusive, welcoming pupils from diverse backgrounds and promoting high standards of behaviour and attendance. Parents can expect a dedicated staff committed to guiding their children on their educational journeys.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Claremont High School (76.1)
- The Sacred Heart Language College (72.3)
- JFS (69.7)
- St Gregory's Catholic Science College (69.3)
- Whitmore High School (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- Harrow
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TITHE ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1198
- Boys
- 643
- Girls
- 555
- FSM %
- 34.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1198 | 643 | 555 | 1250 | 34.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1191 | 642 | 549 | 1250 | 32.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1174 | 623 | 551 | 1250 | 29.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1174 | 623 | 551 | 1250 | 29.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1189 | 616 | 573 | 1250 | 24.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1165 | 609 | 556 | 1250 | 17.70 |
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