Harefield School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Northwood Way Harefield Uxbridge UB9 6ET |
| Phone | 01895822108 |
| Reference Number | 135004 |
The Harefield Academy has improved significantly since its previous inspection and is now classified as a good school across all areas of evaluation. Pupils appreciate the tight-knit community atmosphere, where relationships between students and teachers are strong, contributing to a positive learning environment. Despite some areas of the curriculum needing enhancement, particularly in music and design technology, plans for improvement are already in place for the coming academic year. The school provides a supportive environment where students, including those with special educational needs, receive the necessary resources to thrive academically.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.15%
Girls: 46.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 21 | 38 |
| 8 | 38 | 30 | 68 |
| 9 | 24 | 30 | 54 |
| 10 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| 11 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.1% |
| African | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Caribbean | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2021 | School inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High aspirations from teachers for pupil success
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective pupil behaviour and low disruption in lessons
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities for students
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
- Strong performance in subjects like geography, history, and business
Areas for Improvement
- Underdevelopment in music and design technology curriculum
- Less effective teaching established in science compared to other subjects
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 40% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 18 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Harefield Junior School
Park Lane, Harefield, UB9 6BJ |
0.48 miles |
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Harefield Infant School
High Street, Harefield, UB9 6BT |
0.52 miles |
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St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School
Stockers Farm Road, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1NY |
1.63 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Rickmansworth Road, L B H-Holy Trinity School, Middlesex, HA6 2RH |
1.64 miles |
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St Martin's School
40 Moor Park Road, Northwood, HA6 2DJ |
1.85 miles |
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Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 9SS |
1.91 miles |
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Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy
Nightingale Way, Denham Green, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5JL |
2.09 miles |
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Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School
Ladygate Lane, Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7RF |
2.23 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8HD |
2.23 miles |
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St John Catholic Primary School
Berry Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 7HG |
2.27 miles |
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Shepherd Primary
Shepherd's Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8JJ |
2.32 miles |
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Whiteheath Junior School
Whiteheath Avenue, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7PR |
2.32 miles |
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Merchant Taylors' Prep School
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2.46 miles |
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Frithwood Primary School
Carew Road, Northwood, HA6 3NJ |
2.46 miles |
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Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Park Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HU |
2.55 miles |
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Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School
Southcote Rise, Ruislip, HA4 7LW |
2.58 miles |
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Eastbury Farm Primary School
Bishops Avenue, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3DG |
2.64 miles |
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Hillside Infant School
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2.68 miles |
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Hillside Junior School
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2.68 miles |
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London School of Theology
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1.83 miles |
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Northwood College for Girls GDST
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1.95 miles |
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2.23 miles |
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The Reach Free School
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2.28 miles |
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2.36 miles |
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Haydon School
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2.67 miles |
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Rickmansworth School
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2.77 miles |
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Northwood School
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2.84 miles |
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UTC Heathrow
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2.86 miles |
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2.88 miles |
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3.14 miles |
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3.34 miles |
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3.35 miles |
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3.5 miles |
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3.51 miles |
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3.66 miles |
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3.68 miles |
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3.73 miles |
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3.91 miles |