Islip Manor High School vs Rooks Heath 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.
Islip Manor High School
Northolt · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
772 students
Rooks Heath School
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,148 students
| Measure | Islip Manor High School Northolt, London | Rooks Heath School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 640 | #489 of 640 |
| National rank | #3558 of 4,090 | #2912 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 772 | 1,148 |
| Pupils on roll | 772 | 1,148 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.2% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 40.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | 36% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.8% | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | 21.2 | 29.0 |
| town | Northolt | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.islipmanorhighschool.org.uk | www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rooks Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.0 vs 19.8).
- •Rooks Heath School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 772.
- •Islip Manor High School is a local authority school while Rooks Heath School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Islip Manor High School better than Rooks Heath School?
On the Success Index (England), Rooks Heath School ranks higher (31.0 vs 19.8 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 Islip Manor High School and Rooks Heath School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northolt and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Islip Manor High School: 772. Rooks Heath School: 1,148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Islip Manor High School and Rooks Heath School rank in London?
Islip Manor High School is 579th of 640 and Rooks Heath School is 489th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).