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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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