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Bentley Wood High School
Outstandinggraded 14/11/2023Ages 11–181,394 pupilsDoes not apply
Bentley Wood High School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Stanmore, within the Harrow local authority. The school has around 1,394 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/11/2023, Bentley Wood High School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.9), an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 and 58% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Stanmore can view Bentley Wood High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 14/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals30.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language64.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 858.5
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
Grade 4+ English & maths81%
EBacc entry95%
EBacc average point score5.55
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.5
Value added+0.05Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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