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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Joshua Deery

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onLondon, NW10 3ST

language Visit Website phone 2088388700

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,156

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Attainment 8

41.6

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Brent

#2,310 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is an academy sponsor led in London, Brent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,120 pupils on roll, of whom 51% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6, placing the school #13 in Brent and #2,310 of 3,216 nationally. 39.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 51.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.45 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 10.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

39.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.9%

Entering EBacc48.60%

EBacc APS3.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61.30%

EBacc APS4.48

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS3.62

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.65

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.45

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.0%

Achieving A*–A22.6%

Achieving A*–B51.8%

VA Banding Well above average

Retention rate87.3%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate85.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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30 January 2019

Inspection Report

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18 November 2015

Inspection Report

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27 November 2014

Inspection Report

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12 May 2014

Inspection Report

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21 January 2014

Inspection Report

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22 March 2012

Inspection Report

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02 February 2010

Inspection Report

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12 November 2008

Inspection Report

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01 March 2006

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-01-30

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-11-18

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-01-21

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.1%(57 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,120 pupils. During this period, there were 74 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,120	74	6.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,144	154	13.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,121	127	11.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,121	67	6.0%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,129	75	6.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,151	34	3.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,156	51	4.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,154	45	3.9%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,161	53	4.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,167	46	3.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,177	50	4.2%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,164	43	3.7%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,169	16	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,161	47	4.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,135	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,135	20	1.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,134	26	2.3%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,122	26	2.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,127	19	1.7%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,122	27	2.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,140	24	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,153	51	4.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,175	51	4.3%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,159	23	2.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,167	42	3.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,164	36	3.1%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree42%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree43%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree16%

agree23%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree26%

agree33%

disagree19%

strongly disagree19%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree33%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree56%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree51%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree43%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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