E-ACT Crest Academy, London
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
The school has made impressive improvements in attendance and behaviour under strong new leadership that genuinely cares about all pupils' wellbeing. Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and the school provides excellent pastoral support, especially for vulnerable students. The school also excels at helping pupils understand their future options through a high-quality careers programme and diverse enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with all legal requirements met and pupils feeling safe
- Significant improvements in attendance and behaviour, with suspensions and exclusions reduced markedly
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum with secure subject knowledge and effective teaching of foundational skills
- Effective pastoral care and support for vulnerable pupils, particularly those known to social care
- Strong careers programme helping pupils understand post-16 options and engage with employers
Areas for Improvement
- Post-16 academic attainment below national average, particularly in A-Level qualifications
- Inconsistent teaching quality across subjects - some pupils' misconceptions not addressed due to insufficient checking of understanding
- Support for pupils with special educational needs not applied with sufficient precision or consistency across all subjects
- Some pupils not developing the self-discipline and dedication needed to achieve their potential
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding with all legal requirements fulfilled, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, events, international visits, school culture day
E-ACT Crest Academy is a secondary school in London serving a diverse community with significant barriers to learning. The school has made notable progress in attendance and behaviour under new leadership, though some areas require ongoing improvement.
At a Glance
54.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
44
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
1,116 pupils
1,650 capacity
534 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
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(14)
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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
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.36657%
Overall absence
24.82993%
Persistent absence
1,176
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
E-ACT Crest Academy
Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School
Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School
Wykeham Primary School
Northview Junior and Infant School
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Torah Vodaas
Mora Primary School
Barnet Hill Academy
Gladstone Park Primary School
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