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Harris Westminster Sixth Form

16 plus · Free schools 16 to 19 · London, SW1H 9LH

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#184 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

Phase16 plus
TypeFree schools 16 to 19
Ages16 to 19
Pupils610
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr James Handscombe
TrustHARRIS FEDERATION
Local authorityWestminster
Opened01 Sept 2014
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 140939.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWestminsterEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.54, better than England, better than Westminster37.8835
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.68, better than England, better than Westminster37.9335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better50.7%, better than England, better than Westminster23.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.1, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study309--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils610
Girls331
Boys279
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.38.5%
First language not English34.1%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.43
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.6
Average class size18.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
16.6%
African
16.6%
Other White
15.4%
Other ethnic group
12.3%
Other mixed
6.9%
Other Asian
5.9%
Chinese
5.6%
White and Asian
3.9%
Indian
3.8%
Bangladeshi
2.5%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher13.9
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.12.2
Teachers (FTE)43.75
Teaching assistants (FTE)0
Support staff (FTE)13.34
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2543.7
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2539.9
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/253.8

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate2.1%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.8%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.87.1%
Higher education75.5%
Employment6.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.1%
Further education1.7%
Apprenticeship1.7%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Harris Westminster Sixth Form
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableWestminster Abbey Choir SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.1 miPrimarySt Matthew's School, WestminsterVoluntary aided school
Good
0.2 miNot applicableWestminster SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miSecondaryThe Grey Coat HospitalAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miNot applicableThe Fountain Christian SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimaryBurdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryWestminster City SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miNot applicableWestminster Cathedral Choir SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimarySt Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNot applicableWestminster Under SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Harris Westminster Sixth Form

How does Harris Westminster Sixth Form rank in England?

Harris Westminster Sixth Form ranks 184 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are Harris Westminster Sixth Form's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Harris Westminster Sixth Form was B+, and 50.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Harris Westminster Sixth Form?

Harris Westminster Sixth Form has 610 pupils aged 16 to 19.

How big are classes at Harris Westminster Sixth Form?

At Harris Westminster Sixth Form, the average class had 18.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 13.9 pupils per teacher.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.