What did Ofsted judge Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has 1,149 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harris Lowe Academy Willesden take?

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden located?

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is located in London, NW10 3ST, Brent.

How do I apply to Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?

Distance did not decide places at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?

When Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Applications in this category may need to be supported by documentary evidence confirming the child's status; 2. Children with Exceptional medical or social need — Either the child or a close family member living with the child at the child's home address must have an exceptional social and/or medical need which means that only Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is suitable for the child to attend, and no other local school is suitable, supported by an appropriate professional. A close family member is a parent, sibling or grandparent who lives with the family as a dependent of the applicant child's parent. Applications must be accompanied by a completed Exceptional Social and/or Medical Need Supplementary Information Form, received by the application deadline; 3. Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category the sibling must attend the Academy, and the sibling's full details must be provided in the application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, places are allocated by the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Distance is measured using the London Borough of Brent computerised geographic information system in a straight line from the child's home address to the designated entrance of the Academy, using geographical reference points from the National Land and Property Gazetteer. Where the child lives in a multi-dwelling building, distance is measured from the same specific reference point so that it is the same for all children living there. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the Academy, places are allocated by random allocation supervised by someone independent of the Academy.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.2% of pupils at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden, year by year →

How places are decided at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Applications in this category may need to be supported by documentary evidence confirming the child's status.
2Children with Exceptional medical or social need — Either the child or a close family member living with the child at the child's home address must have an exceptional social and/or medical need which means that only Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is suitable for the child to attend, and no other local school is suitable, supported by an appropriate professional. A close family member is a parent, sibling or grandparent who lives with the family as a dependent of the applicant child's parent. Applications must be accompanied by a completed Exceptional Social and/or Medical Need Supplementary Information Form, received by the application deadline.
3Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category the sibling must attend the Academy, and the sibling's full details must be provided in the application.
4Children of staff members employed at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden — The staff member must be permanently based at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden for more than 50% of their normal working hours each week during term time, and have been employed for at least two years at the time of application and/or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, as confirmed by their HR Manager. It is not possible for a staff member to have priority at more than one Academy within the Trust.
5All other children — This category will include all children who do not fall into any of the oversubscription categories above.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, places are allocated by the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Distance is measured using the London Borough of Brent computerised geographic information system in a straight line from the child's home address to the designated entrance of the Academy, using geographical reference points from the National Land and Property Gazetteer. Where the child lives in a multi-dwelling building, distance is measured from the same specific reference point so that it is the same for all children living there. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the Academy, places are allocated by random allocation supervised by someone independent of the Academy.

Transcribed from Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's DETERMINED ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2027-2028 FOR THE SEPTEMBER 2027 INTAKE. The PAN for Year 7 is 180 pupils (and 20 for Year 12). The document numbers its oversubscription categories 6.1.1 to 6.1.6, but 6.1.4 is a continuation of the sibling category rather than a separate criterion, so five ranked criteria are recorded here.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has 1,149 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Lowe Academy Willesden take?: Harris Lowe Academy Willesden admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden located?: Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is located in London, NW10 3ST, Brent.
How do I apply to Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: Distance did not decide places at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: When Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Applications in this category may need to be supported by documentary evidence confirming the child's status; 2. Children with Exceptional medical or social need — Either the child or a close family member living with the child at the child's home address must have an exceptional social and/or medical need which means that only Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is suitable for the child to attend, and no other local school is suitable, supported by an appropriate professional. A close family member is a parent, sibling or grandparent who lives with the family as a dependent of the applicant child's parent. Applications must be accompanied by a completed Exceptional Social and/or Medical Need Supplementary Information Form, received by the application deadline; 3. Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category the sibling must attend the Academy, and the sibling's full details must be provided in the application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, places are allocated by the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Distance is measured using the London Borough of Brent computerised geographic information system in a straight line from the child's home address to the designated entrance of the Academy, using geographical reference points from the National Land and Property Gazetteer. Where the child lives in a multi-dwelling building, distance is measured from the same specific reference point so that it is the same for all children living there. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the Academy, places are allocated by random allocation supervised by someone independent of the Academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.2% of pupils at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden, year by year →

How places are decided at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Applications in this category may need to be supported by documentary evidence confirming the child's status.
2Children with Exceptional medical or social need — Either the child or a close family member living with the child at the child's home address must have an exceptional social and/or medical need which means that only Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is suitable for the child to attend, and no other local school is suitable, supported by an appropriate professional. A close family member is a parent, sibling or grandparent who lives with the family as a dependent of the applicant child's parent. Applications must be accompanied by a completed Exceptional Social and/or Medical Need Supplementary Information Form, received by the application deadline.
3Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category the sibling must attend the Academy, and the sibling's full details must be provided in the application.
4Children of staff members employed at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden — The staff member must be permanently based at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden for more than 50% of their normal working hours each week during term time, and have been employed for at least two years at the time of application and/or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, as confirmed by their HR Manager. It is not possible for a staff member to have priority at more than one Academy within the Trust.
5All other children — This category will include all children who do not fall into any of the oversubscription categories above.

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Harris Lowe Academy Willesden's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has 1,149 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Lowe Academy Willesden take?: Harris Lowe Academy Willesden admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Harris Lowe Academy Willesden located?: Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is located in London, NW10 3ST, Brent.
How do I apply to Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: Distance did not decide places at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: When Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Applications in this category may need to be supported by documentary evidence confirming the child's status; 2. Children with Exceptional medical or social need — Either the child or a close family member living with the child at the child's home address must have an exceptional social and/or medical need which means that only Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is suitable for the child to attend, and no other local school is suitable, supported by an appropriate professional. A close family member is a parent, sibling or grandparent who lives with the family as a dependent of the applicant child's parent. Applications must be accompanied by a completed Exceptional Social and/or Medical Need Supplementary Information Form, received by the application deadline; 3. Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category the sibling must attend the Academy, and the sibling's full details must be provided in the application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, places are allocated by the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Distance is measured using the London Borough of Brent computerised geographic information system in a straight line from the child's home address to the designated entrance of the Academy, using geographical reference points from the National Land and Property Gazetteer. Where the child lives in a multi-dwelling building, distance is measured from the same specific reference point so that it is the same for all children living there. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the Academy, places are allocated by random allocation supervised by someone independent of the Academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.2% of pupils at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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