Harefield School
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Uxbridge (Hillingdon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to The Harefield School, where learning is not just an experience but an exciting journey. We are a school driven by an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of achievement and personal growth.
Our vision and aims reflect our relentless ambition for our students, challenging them to reach new heights of excellence within an environment designed to foster their success. As a smaller school, we offer a level of pastoral care that is truly unique.
Our students consistently tell us they feel safe, valued, and well-known by our dedicated staff, creating a close-knit community where everyone can thrive. The distinctive environment and opportunities at Harefield provide the ideal foundation for your child's success.
We encourage prospective families to visit us and experience firsthand the vibrant, supportive atmosphere that sets us apart. After our recent Open Evening, the overwhelming majority of visitors expressed an increased confidence in choosing Harefield for their childs education.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 135004
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Constituency
- Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2005
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Steve Hillier | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Samuel Orsborne | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Mike Day | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Lowe | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Ms Ikraan Binyusuf | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joan Hazel Greening | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Naeha Menon | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Robert Patterson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Helen Howley | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Ntokozo Zoe Mhlanga Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Daniel Spicer Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Salma Riley Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record