Avanti House School
URN: 138227 • Stanmore HA7 2EQ
Overview
- Name
- Avanti House School
- URN
- 138227
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Hindu
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Arnell (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02082496830
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wemborough Road, Stanmore HA7 2EQ
Summary
Avanti House School, located in Stanmore, Harrow, is a mixed secondary free school that serves a diverse student body of 1,182 pupils. As part of the Avanti Schools Trust, the school promotes a values-based approach to education, focusing on respect, self-discipline, courage, integrity, empathy, and gratitude. While it is an inclusive Hindu faith school, Avanti welcomes students of all faiths, fostering a community that values personal, intellectual, and spiritual growth.
The curriculum at Avanti House is traditional yet extensive, incorporating subjects such as Ethics, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Meditation, and Yoga alongside standard academic offerings. Students engage in a holistic learning experience, which includes opportunities for real-world exploration through national and international trips, such as expeditions to Barbados and New York. The school also emphasizes wellbeing, with regular yoga and mindfulness sessions integrated into student life.
Community involvement is encouraged through inter-school house competitions, where students earn points for behaviour and attainment. This fosters a sense of belonging and teamwork, culminating in an annual awards ceremony that celebrates student achievements. Avanti House School aims to equip students not only with academic knowledge but also with the skills and values necessary to become responsible global citizens.
The curriculum at Avanti House is traditional yet extensive, incorporating subjects such as Ethics, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Meditation, and Yoga alongside standard academic offerings. Students engage in a holistic learning experience, which includes opportunities for real-world exploration through national and international trips, such as expeditions to Barbados and New York. The school also emphasizes wellbeing, with regular yoga and mindfulness sessions integrated into student life.
Community involvement is encouraged through inter-school house competitions, where students earn points for behaviour and attainment. This fosters a sense of belonging and teamwork, culminating in an annual awards ceremony that celebrates student achievements. Avanti House School aims to equip students not only with academic knowledge but also with the skills and values necessary to become responsible global citizens.
Useful links
- UKMT Senior Team Challenge (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Year 6 Open Evening (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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- Admissions (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Bentley Wood High School (63.3)
- Park High School (48.3)
- Bentley Wood High School (45.2)
- Park High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Harrow
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 1182
- Boys
- 598
- Girls
- 584
- FSM %
- 6.00
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Middlesex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1182 | 598 | 584 | 1260 | 6.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1189 | 635 | 554 | 1260 | 6.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1201 | 670 | 531 | 1260 | 6.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1201 | 670 | 531 | 1260 | 6.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1147 | 618 | 529 | 1260 | 6.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1046 | 564 | 482 | 1260 | 5.20 |
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