Harrow School vs Whitmore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow School
Harrow-on-the-Hill · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
833 students
Whitmore High School
Harrow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,724 students
| Measure | Harrow School Harrow-on-the-Hill, London | Whitmore High School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #545 of 640 | #218 of 640 |
| National rank | #3339 of 4,090 | #1004 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 833 | 1,724 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 1,724 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.9 | 55.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 56.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | 1.91 | 5.11 |
| A level points per entry | 48.1 | 36.7 |
| town | Harrow-on-the-Hill | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowschool.org.uk | www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitmore High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 22.8).
- •Whitmore High School is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 833.
- •Harrow School is a independent school while Whitmore High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harrow School is boys and Whitmore High School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harrow School better than Whitmore High School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitmore High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harrow School and Whitmore High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow School: 833. Whitmore High School: 1,724. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow School and Whitmore High School rank in London?
Harrow School is 545th of 640 and Whitmore High School is 218th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).