Brent River College, London
Brent River College is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Brent River College in detail
Brent River College in its own words
In its own words: "Our fundamental belief is that our students can achieve both academically and personally. We provide a fresh start for young people who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education. Re-engaging young people into education and preparing them for their next steps, be this back in mainstream school, special provision or post 16, remains at the forefront of what we do."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 16 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 50% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 50% to a further education college and 6% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
59.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (32%), Black (27%) and other ethnic groups (27%).
In 2026, 36 pupils (97.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Kingsbury Underground Station, about 960 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fairfields Crescent, 170 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
59.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Brent River College
Starlight Express
13 May 2026
Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists
21 Oct 2025
Naomi Campbell Exhibition at the V&A Museum
23 Apr 2025
Students Art trips and events during Summer 2024
15 Jul 2024
BRC goes to Lion King
5 Oct 2023
2023 British Basketball Play Off Finals
14 May 2023
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 28 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
97.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
37
Total Pupils
28
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
2.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,277
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Brent River College
What is Brent River College's Ofsted rating?
Brent River College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Brent River College?
No fixed boundary. When Brent River College is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Brent River College?
Brent River College has around 37 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Brent River College?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Brent River College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Brent River College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 28 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brent River College?
Brent River College is at 364b Stag Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9AE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)