Harris Westminster Sixth Form

A outstanding free schools 16 to 19 school in Westminster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Westminster Sixth Form.

London, SW1H9LH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
04 October 2016
Quality of education
-
Behaviour & attitudes
-
Personal development
-
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street
Westminster
London, SW1H9LH
Phone
2037724555
Website
harriswestminstersixthform.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140939
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 9LH
Website
http://www.harriswestminstersixthform.org.uk/
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
600
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (2 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
72.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
303 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
72.0 (+15.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
600 pupils
16-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

German (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Logic/ Philosophy (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(38 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning is Amazing"

Ambition Perseverance Legacy Kindness Scholarship

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Claire Scott describing Harris Westminster as a high-performing sixth form focused on scholarship, opportunities beyond exams, and preparing students for top universities and successful futures.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debating society Bridge club

Facilities

The Wigoder Library Lab Sports facilities across London

Curriculum Highlights

In Year 12, students study four subjects: three A-Levels plus Core Maths; the Extended Project or Further Maths A-Level. Each A-Level has 7 x 40-minute lessons per week across both years, plus a 30-minute Societies lesson. In Year 12, students also have 2 x 40-minute Cultural Perspectives lessons. 16-19 Study Programme hours: Year 12 A-levels 176 hours per year; Year 13 A-levels 164 hours per year; Core Maths ~176 hours. Total planned qualification hours between 528 and 704 per year; planned non-qualification hours: 196 (Year 12) and 120 (Year 13). Students attend weekly Lab lectures delivered by guest speakers from a range of fields (academia, law, politics, science, arts, journalism). Learning is complemented by opportunities to engage with cultural perspectives, societies, clubs, and leadership opportunities.

Wraparound Care

The building is open and Reception staffed from 7:30am to 6:30pm.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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