Westminster Sixth Form
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Head of Academy

Claire Scott

Executive Principal

James Handscombe

Harris Westminster Sixth Form

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About Harris Westminster Sixth Form

Our school is one of the top sixth forms in the country, with the aim to deliver high quality education and outstanding outcomes to students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. HWSF is selective on both ability and disadvantage and places first go to academically able students from disadvantaged backgrounds. It is a wonderful school with an ethos of “learning is amazing”, where staff truly care about the progress their students make over their two years with us.

We are based in the heart of Westminster, and work in collaboration with the Harris Federation and Westminster School. Our location gives us many benefits; we hold our assemblies in St Margaret’s Church and Westminster Abbey, and we offer students weekly lectures from visiting speakers.

Our examination results and student destinations (2024 leavers: 14% of students attended Oxbridge, 63% Russell Group) are outstanding and are testament to the hard work and commitment of our staff and students. Visit our website to learn more about the unique aspects of our curriculum and student offerings which make HWSF so special. 

Academy Ethos

Ambition. Perseverance. Legacy. Kindness. Scholarship.

Harris Westminster students expect great things of themselves; they aim high and meet their targets, gaining places on the most competitive university course and apprenticeships, and from those courses into elite careers. They work hard to reach their ambitions and learn that setbacks are reasons to review strategy and try again rather than give up. They aim to make their mark on the world for the long term and learn that they can have a positive and lasting impact. Students from different backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles work together and listen to each other to understand more deeply how these differences affect our experiences, to overcome prejudices and create a more equal society. During their time at the school they develop a love of learning and acquire the habits of enquiry, knowledge acquisition, and scholarship.

The lessons are incredibly interesting and taught amazingly. The atmosphere created is something I’ve never experienced before. 

Mia, Year 12

Why work at Harris Westminster Sixth Form? 

  • One of the most academically challenging, inspiring, and diverse student bodies in the country
  • A positive and innovative learning environment, working with interesting and intelligent colleagues in an environment of high standards and professional autonomy.
  • A supportive and friendly staff body and well-used staff room with lively discussion of everything from pop culture to theoretical physics.
  • A unique location in the centre of Westminster that raises aspirations and provides opportunities for events in Westminster Abbey and an impressive range of weekly guest speakers whose talks are enjoyed by staff and students 
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and future promotion with support and challenge (both subject-specific and generally applicable) coming from inside the school, across the road at Westminster school, and through the Harris Federation.

The level of care and trust that the administration have in their teachers is unique and incredibly special. The administration make sure to encourage staff to partake in a healthy work-life balance, as well as conducting very helpful, hands-on and informative CPD's.

Margaret, Maths Teacher

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