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Harris Academy St John's Wood
Marlborough Hill, London, NW8 0NL, Westminster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.0 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,319
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 26% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. The school boasts a commendable 73% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 80% progress to university, with 20% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is high, with 82% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.0 | Top 26% 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%. | 73% | Top 30% 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%. | 57% | Top 23% 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%. | 83% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% 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%. | 80% | 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%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 157 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (220 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
85%
My child makes good progress
83%
My child feels safe
82%
My child is happy
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
School keeps me informed
76%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
Other23.7%
Black African18.8%
Asian Bangladeshi11.8%
White Other10.8%
White British7.6%
Asian Other6.1%
Mixed Other6.0%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.53784, -0.17669 · NW8 0NL
School details
Local authorityWestminster
RegionLondon
URN145126
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy St John's Wood rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy St John's Wood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is Harris Academy St John's Wood a good school?
Harris Academy St John's Wood scores 77.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Academy St John's Wood?
Based on 220 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harris Academy St John's Wood receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy St John's Wood in GCSEs?
Harris Academy St John's Wood achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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