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Whitmore High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Whitmore High School is a community secondary school in Harrow , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1739 pupils, and a capacity of 1750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,739

Pupils

1,750

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Whitmore High School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Whitmore High School are allocated by Harrow using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Harrow before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Whitmore High School — School Information

Full address
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD
Local authority
Harrow
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.1% of pupils
DfE URN
102239

Other Secondary Schools in Harrow

If Whitmore High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Harrow are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Whitmore High School

Is Whitmore High School oversubscribed?

Whitmore High School is operating close to its capacity of 1750 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whitmore High School?

Admission to Whitmore High School is managed by Harrow. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Whitmore High School cover?

Whitmore High School is a secondary school in Harrow, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whitmore High School?

Whitmore High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.