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Harris Academy St John's Wood
Goodgraded 19/11/2019Ages 11–181,319 pupilsFaithNone
Harris Academy St John's Wood is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Westminster local authority. The school has around 1,319 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/11/2019, Harris Academy St John's Wood was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.9 and 59% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Harris Academy St John's Wood's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 19/11/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 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 851
England avg 45.1 · was 51.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
England avg 45% · was 59% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 71% in 2023/24
EBacc entry83%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.79
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)30.7
A-level grade (best 3)31.5
APS best 3: 31.5
AAB or better10%
Retention97%
Value added-0.14
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake64.8%
Free school meals64.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language55.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled79%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.5%
Attendance91.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher24.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
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