The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.45
Band 1Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 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
- 1,120
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 46.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Joshua Deery (Interim Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKenmont Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Bales College
Independent · 1.8km away
Ark Brunel Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Barlby Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
Free school · Grammar · 2.2km away
The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School
Free school · 2.2km away
The Westside Independent School
Independent · 2.2km away
Queen's Park Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden a selective school?
No. Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's Ofsted rating?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden currently has 1,120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Lowe Academy Willesden take?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is in London, NW10 3ST, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Lowe Academy Willesden have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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