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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
Ages 11–181,120 pupils
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Brent local authority. The school has around 1,120 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 841.6
England avg 45.1 · was 46.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
England avg 45% · was 45% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths57%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry49%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.92
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.2
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.0
AAB or better14%
Retention87%
Value added+0.45
Well above average · 95% CI 0.3 to 0.6
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake49.8%
Free school meals49.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language56.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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