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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

Brent, NW10 3STSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.23
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
129 1st-choice / 178 places
Ranking
#1,016
of 3,141 nationally

About Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.23 sits well below the Brent local authority average of 0.73 for secondary schools, placing it 10th out of 18 schools in the borough. That gap is significant — the school’s score is positive, meaning pupils on average achieve a third of a grade more per subject than pupils with similar starting points nationally, but it’s not keeping pace with the strongest performers in the area. The school ranks 11th out of 13 Brent schools when measured by Progress 8, putting it in the bottom quarter of the LA. Its closest outstanding-rated neighbour, Michaela Community School, sits 3.9 km away and tops the local table with a score of 2.56. For parents comparing options, this is a school that delivers solid, above-national-average progress but operates in a highly competitive local market where several schools achieve notably stronger academic gains.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDoyle Gardens, London, Brent, NW10 3ST
HeadteacherJoshua Deery
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils1,120
Free School Meals (FSM)46.4%
School Capacity1,120 / 1,200 (93% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolSports HallICT SuiteScience LabsTennis CourtsAstro TurfSixth Form CentreArt StudiosMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

SwimmingMartial ArtsNetballCricketHockeyTennisRugbyRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubModel United NationsOrchestraDramaGardeningChoirDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.