Nower Hill High School

About Nower Hill High School

Nower Hill High School is an academy converter in Harrow, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,023 pupils on roll. It is part of NOWER HILL HIGH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.2 (2025/26). 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 56.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Harrow →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,023 / 1,980 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

George V Avenue, Harrow, Harrow, HA5 5RP

Phone

02088630877

Headteacher

Joanne Skelhorne

Website

www.nowerhill.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nower Hill High School?

Nower Hill High School is an academy converter in Harrow, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Nower Hill High School have?

Nower Hill High School has 2,023 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Nower Hill High School's Ofsted rating?

Nower Hill High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

How does Nower Hill High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Nower Hill High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.2 in 2025/26.

Is Nower Hill High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Nower Hill High School is part of NOWER HILL HIGH SCHOOL.

Where is Nower Hill High School?

Nower Hill High School is located at George V Avenue, Harrow, Harrow, HA5 5RP.