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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3ST

A Good-rated secondary school in London.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,120
Ages
11-18
FSM
46.4%
Attainment 8
41.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.1%
Basics 9-5
40.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.8%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
17.4%
EBacc 9-4
29.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.24
A*-A Grades
22.6%
A*-B Grades
51.8%
AAB+ %
13.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 110 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a secondary school in London, Brent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 164 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. The school has around 1,120 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Doyle Gardens, London, NW10 3ST | More schools in Brent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Harris Lowe Academy Willesden, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

What is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's Ofsted rating?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 164 responses): 77% of parents would recommend Harris Lowe Academy Willesden.
What are Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's latest exam results?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden located?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a secondary school in London, Brent (NW10 3ST).
How many pupils attend Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has around 1,120 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Harris Lowe Academy Willesden with other schools?
View Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Brent.