Harris Westminster Sixth Form

Contact details for the school

School Name: Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Address: Steel House, 11 Tothill Street, Westminster
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW1H 9LH
Telephone Number: 02 0377 4555
Website: http://www.harriswestminstersixthform.org.uk/

Type of school

Phase: 16 plus (ages 16-19)
Type: Free schools 16 to 19
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Harris Federation
Sponsor: Harris Federation

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr James Handscombe
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 610 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity

Location and administration

URN: 140939
DfE Number: 213/4001
UKPRN: 10047216
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Westminster (E09000033)
Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster (E14001172)
Electoral Ward: St James's (E05013806)

Easting & Northing: 529816E, 179501N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 0.66" N 0° 7' 51.72" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGV29+3H

External links

DfE Record: View record

Nearby schools

Westminster Abbey Choir School (0.1km)
St Matthew's School, Westminster (0.2km)
Westminster School (0.3km)
The Grey Coat Hospital (0.5km)
The Fountain Christian School (0.5km)
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School (0.6km)
Westminster City School (0.6km)
Westminster Cathedral Choir School (0.7km)
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (0.7km)
Evelina Hospital School (0.8km)

Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

Mr John Colenutt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 March 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 March 2028.
Dr Margaret Dallman - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2030.
Ms Francesca David - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2025.
Mr Michael Hamill - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 January 2027.
Mr James Handscombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
Ms Rebecca Hickey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
Mr Abdullah Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 January 2027.
Sir Daniel Moynihan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2014 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
Mr Jan Novotny - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
Dr Gary Savage - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
Ms Claire Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
Mr Andrew Scott-Taggart - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2014 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
Dr Rosa Solinas - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2027.
Mr Patrick Street - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
Mr Michael Sulu - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 March 2028.
Ms Ella Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 June 2027.
Ms Katherine Wade - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2025.
Sir Ralph Waller - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.