Alperton Community School, Wembley

Secondary
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Mixed
Ages 1118

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.2km)Possible (~1.7km)Unlikely (~2.2km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Christopher Dixon
Pupils:1,929 / 1,970 capacity
LA:Brent
Phone:02089022038
Address:Stanley Avenue, Wembley, HA0 4JE
Trust:ALPERTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2012

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Sixth Form
Strong Standard
Inspected 24 March 2026View full report
URN:138610
UKPRN:10038632
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Brent West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Wembley Central Station (Entrance)
950m · 15 min walk
Wembley Central Rail Station
1.0km · 17 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Alperton Station
539m · 9 min walk
Alperton Underground Station
567m · 9 min walk
Wembley Central Underground Station
963m · 16 min walk

Bus Stops

Mount Pleasant (->E)
201m · 3 min walk
Stanley Avenue Ealing Road (Stop T)
308m · 5 min walk
Clayton Avenue (Stop S)
330m · 5 min walk
Beresford Avenue Alperton (->W)
389m · 6 min walk
Eagle Road (->S)
480m · 8 min walk
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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

High pressure
New homes approved:1,285
Projected new pupils:231

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wembley

Admissions Demand - Brent

Low demand0.94x oversubscription

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)

24 March 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Sixth Form
13 July 2021
14 July 2016
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.79859%

Overall absence

16.46341%

Persistent absence

1,640

Enrolments

Authorised2.68256%
Unauthorised3.11603%
Persistent (10%+)16.46341%
Severe (50%+)1.15854%

Absence trend

4.83956%
18/19
4.17424%
20/21
7.54524%
21/22
6.44355%
22/23
5.98379%
23/24
5.79859%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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