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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3ST, Brent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.6 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,120
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 72% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and maths, there is room for improvement, especially in higher grades, as only 40% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 102 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (164 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child feels safe
83%
School has high expectations
82%
My child is happy
81%
Progress is communicated
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Behaviour is good
76%
School keeps me informed
73%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
Other24.7%
Black African22.7%
White Other11.9%
Mixed Other8.2%
Black Caribbean7.1%
Asian Other4.1%
White British2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Asian Indian2.5%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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51.53909, -0.23478 · NW10 3ST
School details
Local authorityBrent
RegionLondon
URN134226
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden rated by Ofsted?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden a good school?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden scores 29.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?
Based on 164 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harris Lowe Academy Willesden receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden in GCSEs?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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