Kingsbury High School

Kingsbury High School maintains its status as a good school, demonstrating commitment to academic excellence and a supportive environment. The leadership has established a vibrant and inclusive culture where pupils feel valued, listened to, and safe. High expectations are set for all students, especially in the sixth form, where teaching is noted to be particularly exceptional. The personal development programme and a strong emphasis on well-being enhance the overall educational experience for the pupils. However, the school has identified areas for improvement, especially concerning the consistent addressing of misconceptions in pupils' work. While there is a strong curriculum in place and good support for students with SEND, the school must enhance participation in extracurricular activities to ensure all pupils benefit equally from these opportunities. Overall, the inspection suggests a solid foundation with clear pathways for further development.

Strengths

• Vibrant and inclusive school culture
• High expectations for all pupils' achievement
• Effective support for SEND students
• Strong teaching and subject knowledge
• Comprehensive personal development programme
• High attendance levels among pupils
• Successful student leadership opportunities
• Well-structured careers education integrated into the curriculum

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent identification and addressing of pupils' misconceptions
• Limited oversight of participation in extracurricular activities

In 2024–25 pupils at Kingsbury High School attended 93.4% of sessions (the national figure for secondary schools was 91.6%). 20.2% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 23.4%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 2.8% of pupils at Kingsbury High School 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 Kingsbury High School had 16.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 15.9% 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. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2024–25 Kingsbury High School received £9,197 and spent £9,095 for each of its 2,000 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,080,000 (£540 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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What is Kingsbury High School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Kingsbury High School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

When was Kingsbury High School last inspected by Ofsted?

Kingsbury High School was last inspected in March 2024.

How many pupils does Kingsbury High School have?

Kingsbury High School has 2,001 pupils on roll.

What age range does Kingsbury High School cover?

Kingsbury High School for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are Kingsbury High School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 48.7, and 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Kingsbury High School?

Kingsbury High School is at Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JR.