Harris Lowe Academy Willesden, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 years agoOverall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2015 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
52.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
164 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.6
Avg class size
50
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,149 pupils
1,200 capacity
51 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Brent
Places available
3,572
Applications
3,350
Got 1st preference
73.2%
Got preferred school
94.1%
Secondary admissions across Brent (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.71611%
Overall absence
28.00809%
Persistent absence
989
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
Donnington Primary School
Furness Primary School
Newfield Primary School
Maple Walk School
Kenmont Primary School
John Keble CofE Primary School
Princess Frederica CofE Primary School
Manor School
Leopold Primary School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
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