Alperton Community School, Wembley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school stands out for creating a truly inclusive community where every pupil feels valued and supported. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use effective teaching strategies, which helps all pupils - including those facing barriers to learning - achieve well. The school has excellent pastoral care and a wide range of clubs and activities that help pupils develop confidence and new interests.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above-average results in national examinations, with disadvantaged pupils consistently performing well
- Attendance is significantly above the national average and behaviour is excellent with calm, purposeful classrooms
- The school is highly inclusive with strong support for pupils with special educational needs, English as an additional language, and vulnerable pupils
- Staff receive tailored professional development and leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and workload
- Sixth form students achieve very well and are well prepared for university, apprenticeships and employment
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistency in how teachers adapt their curriculum delivery for younger pupils, meaning some are not always challenged enough to deepen their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, resulting in pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, arts, cultural societies, academic clubs, leadership opportunities, mentoring, social skills groups, counselling, enrichment activities, careers events, work experience placements
Alperton Community School is a highly inclusive school where pupils achieve very well across the curriculum with above-average national examination results. The school excels in safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, and personal development, creating a warm and supportive learning environment.
At a Glance
24.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
75
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,929 pupils
1,970 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wembley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wembley
Admissions Demand - Brent
Places available
3,572
Applications
3,350
Got 1st preference
73.2%
Got preferred school
94.1%
Secondary admissions across Brent (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.79859%
Overall absence
16.46341%
Persistent absence
1,640
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Alperton Community School
Lyon Park Primary School
The Corner School
Elsley Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Barham Primary School
West Twyford Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Perivale Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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