Roundwood School and Community Centre, 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 · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Roundwood provides a calm, nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils who have experienced trauma, exclusion and disrupted education feel safe and understood. The school excels at building pupils' confidence and self-esteem through personalised support, mentoring and enrichment activities. Staff know pupils and families well, tailoring provision to individual needs and preparing pupils effectively for their next steps in education, employment or training.
Key Strengths
- Attendance has improved significantly from very low starting points, with evidence of increased regularity and reduced unauthorised absence
- Behaviour across the school is calm, respectful and well-managed, with bullying and discriminatory behaviour being rare and promptly addressed
- Personal development and wellbeing programme is broad, well-structured and tailored to pupils' complex needs, building confidence and self-esteem
- Leadership and governance are highly effective, underpinned by a clear moral purpose and commitment to inclusion
- Staff receive high-quality professional learning and support, leading to increased expertise and positive morale
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders recognise the need to prioritise foundational skills in reading, writing and mathematics more sharply from admission to ensure systematic and consistent support
- There is some variability in how staff support pupils, indicating a need for more consistent practice across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, boxing, music, trips, careers education, external speakers
Roundwood School and Community Centre is an alternative provision that has achieved a strong standard rating, demonstrating highly effective leadership and a clear commitment to inclusion and equity for pupils with complex needs and histories of educational disruption.
At a Glance
60.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
30 pupils
50 capacity
20 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)
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Roundwood School and Community Centre
Maple Walk School
John Keble CofE Primary School
Newfield Primary School
Furness Primary School
Donnington Primary School
Leopold Primary School
Kenmont Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harlesden Primary School
Princess Frederica CofE Primary School
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