Harris Westminster Sixth Form

Harris Westminster Sixth Form continues to excel as an outstanding educational provider. The inspectors found that students benefit from a challenging and stimulating educational environment, marked by high expectations from both teachers and leaders. The school prioritizes the needs of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and nearly all students progress to universities with demanding entry requirements, showcasing their academic success. The variety of opportunities outside the classroom, such as employer engagement and guest lectures, further enriches students' learning experiences, equipping them with skills necessary for their futures.

Strengths

• Students receive education of exceptional quality.
• High expectations lead to superb student behaviour and work.
• Teachers skilfully plan and deepen students' understanding.
• Students achieve a high level of mastery in their subjects.
• Effective careers guidance helps students make informed future choices.
• Leaders robustly monitor and improve education quality.
• Governors provide strong support to maintain high standards.
• Safeguarding arrangements are effective, ensuring student safety.

In 2024–25, 1.8% of pupils at Harris Westminster Sixth Form were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Harris Westminster Sixth Form had 13.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 8.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 7.0% of pupils at Harris Westminster Sixth Form were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 1.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Harris Westminster Sixth Form received £9,063 and spent £9,883 for each of its 619 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £72,000 (-£116 per pupil).

Across all 58 schools of Harris Federation, income was £8,891 and spending £8,882 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Harris Westminster Sixth Form is part of Harris Federation, which runs 58 schools. The nearest others:

• Harris Academy Battersea London
• Harris Academy Bermondsey London
• Harris Clapham Sixth Form London
• Harris Academy Peckham London
• Harris Academy Clapham London
• Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park London
• Harris Academy St John's Wood London
• Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich London
• Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich London
• Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich London

What is Harris Westminster Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Westminster Sixth Form is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2024.

When was Harris Westminster Sixth Form last inspected by Ofsted?

Harris Westminster Sixth Form was last inspected in October 2024.

How many pupils does Harris Westminster Sixth Form have?

Harris Westminster Sixth Form has 610 pupils on roll.

What age range does Harris Westminster Sixth Form cover?

Harris Westminster Sixth Form for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Harris Westminster Sixth Form?

Harris Westminster Sixth Form is at Steel House, 11 Tothill Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 9LH.