WENTWORTH COLLEGE, London
WENTWORTH COLLEGE is an independent school for pupils aged 14 to 19 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
WENTWORTH COLLEGE in detail
WENTWORTH COLLEGE in its own words
In its own words: "Wentworth College is a small and progressive GCSE and A-level college based in London, NW11. The college was founded in 1989 by Alan Davies, a successful teacher and senior A-level examiner, to provide high-quality A-level and GCSE tuition to students in North-West London."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for WENTWORTH COLLEGE can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to WENTWORTH COLLEGE are Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo (0.2 miles, Requires improvement, selective); Ateres Beis Yaakov (0.3 miles, Good); Peninim (0.4 miles, Good); and Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls (0.5 miles, Requires improvement).
Talmud Torah Tiferes ShlomoAteres Beis YaakovPeninimBeth Jacob Grammar School for Girls
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 14% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 30 pupils (75%) received SEN support and 9 (22.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Brent Cross Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Golders Green Road, 20 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
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
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with WENTWORTH COLLEGE
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 110
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 110 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 90 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 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
40%
Available places
40 pupils
99 places
59 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
97.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
40
Total Pupils
19
Boys
21
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about WENTWORTH COLLEGE
What are GCSE results like at WENTWORTH COLLEGE?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for WENTWORTH COLLEGE can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is WENTWORTH COLLEGE's Ofsted rating?
WENTWORTH COLLEGE was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does WENTWORTH COLLEGE meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, WENTWORTH COLLEGE met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to WENTWORTH COLLEGE?
WENTWORTH COLLEGE has around 40 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to WENTWORTH COLLEGE?
WENTWORTH COLLEGE 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 WENTWORTH COLLEGE?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 110 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 90 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is WENTWORTH COLLEGE?
WENTWORTH COLLEGE is at 6-10 Brentmead Place, London, NW11 9LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)