Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
URN: 134226 • London NW10 3ST
Overview
- Name
- Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
- URN
- 134226
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joshua Deery (since 2025) , Interim Principal
- Telephone
- 02088388700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Doyle Gardens, London NW10 3ST
Summary
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a mixed secondary academy located in London, serving approximately 1,120 students with a capacity of 1,200. The school is part of the Harris Federation and is committed to fostering a strong learning environment that embodies its core values. The Principal, Josh Deery, emphasizes the collaborative efforts of staff and students to achieve excellence in teaching and learning.
The academy prioritises a smooth transition for new students from primary to secondary education, offering various opportunities for familiarisation, including open mornings and a summer school. The school also features a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) department, which provides tailored support for international students, helping them integrate into the curriculum while developing their English skills.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Harris Lowe Academy, with initiatives designed to support students and families throughout their educational journey. The school aims to create a strong sense of belonging, ensuring that every student is equipped to thrive academically and socially.
The academy prioritises a smooth transition for new students from primary to secondary education, offering various opportunities for familiarisation, including open mornings and a summer school. The school also features a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) department, which provides tailored support for international students, helping them integrate into the curriculum while developing their English skills.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Harris Lowe Academy, with initiatives designed to support students and families throughout their educational journey. The school aims to create a strong sense of belonging, ensuring that every student is equipped to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- 5 December 2024Piano Lessons From £7 Per Session - Sign Up HereProgress4Youth is working in partnership with Harris Lowe Academy Willesden to offer fun-filled, cost effective piano tuition, starting from just £7 per session. Sessions will ta (sen)
- 9 January 2025West Side Story - Harris Lowe Performance Company, 11th-12th FebruaryHarris Lowe Performance Company (HLPC) presents Music by Leonard Bernstein. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 7pm Wednesday 12th Febr (sen)
- 17 January 2025Download Our Ofsted Report Here - "Good in All Areas"I am pleased to inform you that, following an inspection in November 2024, Ofsted inspectors have judged Harris Lowe Academy Willesden to be good in all areas. This marks the Ac (sen)
- 2 June 2025EAL - Empowering New Arrivals, One Lesson at a Time In this article we spotlight the work of our English as an Additional Language (EAL) department, which is small in size but mighty in impact. Led by the dedicated duo of Mrs Mustafa (sen)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Open Events 2025 (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Guidelines (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Brent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1120
- Boys
- 634
- Girls
- 486
- FSM %
- 46.40
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1120 | 634 | 486 | 1200 | 46.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1121 | 611 | 510 | 1200 | 40.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1167 | 635 | 532 | 1200 | 29.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1167 | 635 | 532 | 1200 | 29.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1169 | 626 | 543 | 1200 | 24.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1135 | 603 | 532 | 1200 | 19.40 |
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