WENTWORTH COLLEGE, London

Senior
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 1419

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Manuel Guimaraes
Pupils:40 / 99 capacity
LA:Barnet
Phone:02084588524
Address:6-10 Brentmead Place, London, NW11 9LH
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:13 June 1997

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 9 September 2025View full report
URN:131288
UKPRN:10008590
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hendon
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Wentworth College excels at meeting pupils where they are - whether they arrive with significant learning gaps or different starting points - and building their confidence and achievement exceptionally well. The school creates a uniquely supportive environment where pupils feel valued and able to learn, with expert staff who understand both their academic and emotional needs. Pupils leave well-prepared for university, employment, or further training with strong fundamental skills and a positive outlook on life.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional support for pupils with SEND through expert staff knowledge and tailored teaching adjustments
  • Strong focus on developing fundamental skills including reading for pleasure and mathematics across the curriculum
  • Highly positive school culture with impeccable behaviour, strong relationships, and a sense of belonging where pupils feel they can be themselves
  • Impressive GCSE and A-level results with clear careers guidance ensuring pupils progress to education, training or employment
  • Excellent enrichment activities including debating, student newspaper, and visits to local places of worship that extend learning beyond the classroom

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders, staff and pupils demonstrating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.

Extracurricular Activities

Debating, student newspaper, visits to local places of worship

Wentworth College is an independent secondary school for ages 14-19 that has been rated Outstanding, improving from Good at the previous inspection. The school excels at supporting pupils' well-being and academic achievement, with pupils arriving with significant learning gaps and leaving highly prepared for their next stage.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Brent Cross Station
405m · 7 min walk
Brent Cross Underground Station
449m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Golders Green Road (Stop W)
21m · 0 min walk
North Circular Road Golders Green (Stop M)
86m · 1 min walk
Golders Manor Drive (Stop N)
159m · 3 min walk
Brent Street / Green Lane (Stop L)
331m · 5 min walk
Heathfield Gardens (Stop X)
339m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

40%

Available places

40 pupils

99 capacity

59 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Barnet

Low demand0.87x oversubscription

Places available

4,877

Applications

4,221

Got 1st preference

72.4%

Got preferred school

92.6%

Secondary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)

Inspection History(11)

9 September 2025
11 October 2022
15 June 2021

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