North Brent School, London
North Brent School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, part of Wembley Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 116th-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 755th of 3,298 across England. It was 24% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
North Brent School in detail
North Brent School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to North Brent School, part of the Wembley Multi-Academy Trust. At North Brent School pupils can excel not only academically but are also enriched through our comprehensive personal development programme."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, basketball, drama, chess, STEM, eco club, photography and journalism.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at North Brent School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.8, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 51.1 in Brent and 47 across England.
63% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 54% in Brent and 47% in England.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 15 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Information and Communication Technology, Religious Studies and History.
Getting a place at North Brent School
For September 2026 entry, 208 families put North Brent School as their first choice and 557 named it as one of their preferences, for 210 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 61 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to North Brent School are Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.6); Menorah High School for Girls (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 62.5); E-ACT Crest Academy (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 40); and Newman Catholic College (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 36).
North Brent School's 2026 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Saint Claudine's Catholic School for GirlsMenorah High School for GirlsE-ACT Crest AcademyNewman Catholic College
The trust
North Brent School is one of 3 schools run by Wembley Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 55.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), Black (28%) and other ethnic groups (16%).
In 2026, 84 pupils (16.1%) received SEN support and 15 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
North Brent School had 36 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Neasden Underground Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wharton Close (->n), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood North Brent School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, North Brent School issued 67 suspensions, 21.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to North Brent School are St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.2 miles), Mitchell Brook Primary School (0.3 miles), Northview Junior and Infant School (0.3 miles) and Leopold Primary School (0.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolMitchell Brook Primary SchoolNorthview Junior and Infant SchoolLeopold Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Brent published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 814 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
40.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
51.8
Attainment 8
62.5%
Eng+Maths 5+
2025/26 academic year
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 51.8 | 62.5% |
| Disadvantaged(8) | - | 47.4 | 62.5% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(8) | - | 56.2 | 62.5% |
| Boys(9) | - | 55.4 | 66.7% |
| Girls(7) | - | 47.3 | 57.1% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(8) | - | 59.0 | 75% |
| Non mobile(16) | - | 51.8 | 62.5% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
67
Suspensions
21.75%
Suspension rate
34 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 308 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with North Brent School
Term dates
North Brent School is a free school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Brent's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to North Brent School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. North Brent School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 126
- Fatal
- 3
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 126 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 16 serious and 107 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
25 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.
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Your chances of a place at North Brent School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
24%
Available places
307 pupils
1,268 places
961 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
84
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
19.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
521
Total Pupils
264
Boys
257
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
36
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,200
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,131
Per pupil
£4310k
Total funding
£111k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.9%
Overall absence
18.3%
Persistent absence
322
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
North Brent School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about North Brent School
What are GCSE results like at North Brent School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at North Brent School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 63% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is North Brent School's Ofsted rating?
North Brent School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
How close to North Brent School do you need to live?
Brent publishes how far the last offered place was, in metres: 1446 for 2025 entry, then 814 for 2026 entry. The cut-off has tightened over that period, which usually means demand is growing faster than places. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at North Brent School?
North Brent School was not full in 2025: it ran at 24% of its 1268 places.
How big are the classes at North Brent School?
Classes at North Brent School average 23.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to North Brent School?
North Brent School has around 521 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at North Brent School?
6.9% of sessions were missed at North Brent School in 2024/25. 18.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to North Brent School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming North Brent School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near North Brent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 126 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 16 serious and 107 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 25 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 North Brent School?
North Brent School is at Neasden Lane, London, NW10 2UF.
Sources: Brent admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)