The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
14.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,319
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 60.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Samantha Green
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Marlborough Hill, London, NW8 0NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
United Colleges Group
16 plus · 1.8km away
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire
Independent · 1.8km away
Ark King Solomon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.9km away
St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Edward Wilson Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy St John's Wood's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy St John's Wood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy St John's Wood?
Harris Academy St John's Wood currently has 1,319 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy St John's Wood take?
Harris Academy St John's Wood caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy St John's Wood?
Harris Academy St John's Wood is in London, NW8 0NL, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy St John's Wood have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy St John's Wood has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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