St Christopher's Prep School, Wembley
St Christopher's Prep School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wembley. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Christopher's Prep School in detail
St Christopher's Prep School in its own words
In its own words: "St Christopher’s School is an independent preparatory school for both boys and girls aged 2 - 11 years old. With tradition dating back to 1928, we have retained the small school, family atmosphere that so many parents want for their children, whilst staying abreast of contemporary trends."
From the headteacher's welcome: "St Christopher's is a happy and thriving school where all of the children and adults aim to succeed. Our children are guided and supported to aim high and achieve by a talented and committed staff team. Everyone here at St Christopher's aims high and knows how to have fun in their learning."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, choir, orchestra and book club.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Christopher's Prep School are Lycee International de Londres (0.6 miles); Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School (1.7 miles, Good); Harmony Primary School (2.1 miles); and Heartwood House (2.2 miles).
Lycee International de LondresBnos Beis Yaakov Primary SchoolHarmony Primary SchoolHeartwood House
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (5.6%) received SEN support and 1 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wembley Park Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Drive (HA9), 20 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
10 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 May 2019
Regulatory Compliance
17 May 2016
Integrated
7 May 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with St Christopher's Prep School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 138
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 22
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 138 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 22 serious and 116 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
27 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
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
108 pupils
135 places
27 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wembley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wembley
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
6.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
108
Total Pupils
45
Boys
63
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about St Christopher's Prep School
When was St Christopher's Prep School last inspected?
St Christopher's Prep School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
How many pupils go to St Christopher's Prep School?
St Christopher's Prep School has around 108 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Christopher's Prep School?
St Christopher's Prep School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near St Christopher's Prep School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 138 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 22 serious and 116 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 27 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 St Christopher's Prep School?
St Christopher's Prep School is at 71 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)