Schools across Brent
Local authority · 105 schools across 10 towns
105
62 primary · 15 secondary
50,043
87% capacity used
31
11 outstanding · 20 good
57,707
7,664 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Best Schools in Brent
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Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.9%
KS2 Maths
75.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
5,006 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,546 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
16.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
82
2024/25
Absence trend across Brent schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
80%
Plans Issued
473
Assessment Requests
705
Tribunal Cases
18
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
40
Lodged
(0.8%)
37
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
27
Lodged
(0.7%)
24
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
137
Lodged
(3.3%)
123
Heard
5
Successful
(4%)
Total
177
Lodged
(2.0%)
160
Heard
5
Successful
(3%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.