Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

The school is fully inclusive and provides individual support for every child.

“We are proud to be a fully inclusive school where every child is known, valued and supported as an individual.”

A dedicated SEND team works from a purpose-designed space and collaborates with staff, families and external professionals to tailor support.

“Our dedicated SEND team has a purpose-designed space, known as ‘Aspire’, and they work closely with classroom teachers, support staff, families and external professionals to understand each pupil’s needs and provide carefully tailored support.”

Sixth-form leadership opportunities include sports leaders, mentors, student parliament and ambassadors.

“We have formal leadership roles including sports leaders, mentors, student parliament and our Sixth Form ambassadors.”

A Year 13 parent describes support from Sixth Form and pastoral teams, communication with parents, and a caring, confidence-building environment for personal development.

““As a parent, I’ve had a wonderful experience at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden Sixth Form. The Sixth Form and pastoral teams support my child’s learning, keep me updated, and create a caring community that builds confidence and offers a safe space for personal development.””

Students excelled in both A Level and vocational qualifications.

“Yet again, our students excelled across A Level and vocational qualifications.”

The academy reports performance exceeding 99% of rivals across both academic and vocational curriculum areas.

“It is hard to find an academy that performs better than 99% of its rivals across both curriculum areas since it’s foundation.”

All students attend at least one timetabled extracurricular option and may change or establish clubs.

“All students attend at least one extracurricular option for which there is dedicated time in the timetable. Students can change their selection each term to experience different clubs and can set up a new club at any time.”

Students have access to a broad extracurricular programme that includes sports and arts clubs, mentoring, volunteering and school productions.

“We have a wide-ranging programme of extra-curricular activities which enrich students’ studies. As well as our sports academies and clubs for our sports and arts specialisms, students can get involved in a range of other programmes including mentoring and volunteering or supporting academy-wide events including the annual school production.”

The Sixth Form promotes academic excellence and high expectations through expert teaching and the values of determination, integrity, curiosity, and empathy.

“Our commitment to academic excellence is underpinned by expert teaching, high expectations, and a culture that reflects our values of determination, integrity, curiosity, and empathy.”

The academy's named values are Determination, Integrity, Curiosity and Empathy.

“Our values – Determination, Integrity, Curiosity and Empathy – underpin everything that happens in our academy and guide how we learn and how we treat one another.”

The published admission number for Years 12–13 is 20 external pupils, excluding existing Year 11 pupils who transfer internally.

“- The PAN for Year 12-13 is 20 pupils . - This figure relates to external candidates for Year 12 places only, as the Academy's existing Year 11 pupils will simply transfer to Year 12 in the usual way, if they meet the Minimum Academic Entry Criteria and want to continue their education in the sixth form.”

The academy reported strong 2025 outcomes across both A-Level and vocational qualifications.

“Yet again, our students excelled across A-Level and vocational qualifications:”

More external candidates may be admitted after internal and external allocations are known, until Year 12 reaches capacity.

“Once the total number of places allocated to internal pupils and external candidates within a year group are known, it may be possible to admit further external candidates until Year 12 reaches capacity.”

Existing Year 11 pupils may transfer into Year 12 if they meet the Minimum Academic Entry Criteria.

“This figure relates to external candidates for Year 12 places only, as the Academy's existing Year 11 pupils will simply transfer to Year 12 in the usual way, if they meet the Minimum Academic Entry Criteria and want to continue their education in the sixth form.”

Ryan progressed to study Pharmacy at University College London.

“we are delighted that Ryan is now reading Pharmacy at University College London.”

A weekly personal-development programme includes careers and UCAS support and is designed to prepare students for university and employment.

“At HLAW Sixth Form we provide a weekly programme consisting of tutor time , careers and UCAS sessions , assembly, PSHE and enrichment. The personal development curriculum has been intricately designed to equip students with the skills and experiences needed for university life and the modern workplace.”

A Level subject value added was +0.45.

“Our Value Added in A Level subjects was +0.45”

The average grade in Applied General subjects was Distinction.

“Average grade ‘Distinction’ in Applied General subjects”