North Brent School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Neasden Lane London NW10 2UF |
| Phone | 02083736419 |
| Reference Number | 143718 |
North Brent School, recently established and operated under Wembley Multi-Academy Trust, has been evaluated for the first time during this inspection. The overall effectiveness of the school is rated as good, with outstanding performance in behaviour and attitudes as well as personal development. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to high expectations for all students, fostering a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. However, there are concerns regarding the support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as some of these pupils are not receiving the necessary assistance to keep pace with their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 308 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.3%
Girls: 48.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 66.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 92 | 197 |
| 8 | 32 | 31 | 63 |
| 9 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 10 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 11 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 22.7% |
| African | 14.3% |
| Asian, Other | 11% |
| Unclassified | 10.7% |
| White, Other | 9.7% |
| Caribbean | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% |
| White, British | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported by teachers.
- High expectations are placed on pupil achievement.
- Outstanding behaviour and positive interactions among pupils.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and diverse extracurricular activities.
- Teachers are confident experts who cultivate student passion for learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for pupils with SEND is inconsistent and needs improvement.
- Some pupils are not becoming fluent readers due to inadequate support.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 145 | 30 |
| Third Preference | 111 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 18 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Garnet Road, Willesden, London, NW10 9JA |
0.22 miles |
|
Mitchell Brook Primary School
Bridge Road, Brent, London, NW10 9BX |
0.33 miles |
|
Northview Junior and Infant School
Northview Crescent, London, NW10 1RD |
0.33 miles |
|
Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Curzon Crescent, London, NW10 9SD |
0.4 miles |
|
Leopold Primary School
Hawkshead Road, Willesden, NW10 9UR |
0.47 miles |
|
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Goodson Road, Willesden, London, NW10 9LS |
0.47 miles |
|
St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School
Belton Road, Brent, London, NW2 5PE |
0.59 miles |
|
Phoenix Arch School
Drury Way, London, NW10 0NQ |
0.61 miles |
|
Brentfield Primary School
41-43 Meadow Garth, London, NW10 0SL |
0.66 miles |
|
Newfield Primary School
Longstone Avenue, Willesden, London, NW10 3UD |
0.67 miles |
|
Gladstone Park Primary School
Sherrick Green Road, Dollis Hill, London, NW10 1LB |
0.78 miles |
|
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
35 Fawood Avenue, London, NW10 8DX |
0.78 miles |
|
Maple Walk School
62a Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4EB |
0.82 miles |
|
St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School
Quainton Street, London, NW10 0BG |
0.84 miles |
|
Wykeham Primary School
Aboyne Road, London, NW10 0EX |
0.85 miles |
|
Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School
Parkside, Dollis Hill, London, NW2 6RJ |
0.89 miles |
|
John Keble CofE Primary School
Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4DR |
0.91 miles |
|
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
Linacre Road, Willesden Green, London, NW2 5BB |
0.92 miles |
|
Donnington Primary School
Uffington Road, London, NW10 3TL |
0.93 miles |
|
Oakington Manor Primary School
Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, HA9 6NF |
0.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Edith Kay Independent School
32, Crouch Road, Brent, London, NW10 8HR |
0.65 miles |
|
Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls
Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4EP |
0.88 miles |
|
Menorah High School for Girls
105 Brook Road, London, NW2 7BZ |
0.89 miles |
|
E-ACT Crest Academy
Crest Road, Neasden, London, NW2 7SN |
0.93 miles |
|
Newman Catholic College
Harlesden Road, Brent, London, NW10 3RN |
1.02 miles |
|
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3ST |
1.03 miles |
|
Woodfield School
Glenwood Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 7LY |
1.45 miles |
|
Lycee International de Londres
Old Brent Hall, 54 Forty Lane, Wembley, London, HA9 9LY |
1.48 miles |
|
Queens Park Community School
Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ |
1.5 miles |
|
The Avenue School
Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7BH |
1.5 miles |
|
Michaela Community School
North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU |
1.51 miles |
|
Mapesbury School
228 Walm Lane, London, NW2 3BS |
1.62 miles |
|
Ark Academy
Forty Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 9JR |
1.67 miles |
|
Brondesbury College London
8 Brondesbury Park, London, NW6 7BT |
1.68 miles |
|
Wembley Manor
163 London Road, Wembley, Brent, HA9 7EU |
1.74 miles |
|
Ark Elvin Academy
Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, London, Middlesex, HA9 7DU |
1.8 miles |
|
Hampstead School
Westbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT |
1.84 miles |
|
Al-Sadiq School
126 Chevening Road, London, NW6 6TP |
1.87 miles |
|
Al-Zahra School
134 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PF |
1.88 miles |
|
Islamia School for Girls'
129 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6PE |
1.94 miles |