Alperton Community School
98%
Capacity
1,924
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Alperton Community School
Alperton Community School is a large, mixed state secondary in the London borough of Brent, and it stands out as a strong performer in the local landscape. Among the 13 Brent secondary schools ranked by Progress 8, it sits 6th, placing it comfortably in the top half. Its Progress 8 score of 0.79 is notably above the Brent local authority average of 0.73, and it ranks 80th out of 487 schools in London. The school’s top-performing local peers are Michaela Community School, Wembley High Technology College, and JFS, all of which have higher ranking scores, but Alperton’s results are still well above the national average. The school has a clear upward trajectory: its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. An ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014.
Academically, Alperton delivers strong outcomes across both key stages. At GCSE, the school’s Progress 8 score of 0.79 is classified as well above average, with particularly strong progress in maths (0.92) and the EBacc subjects (0.80). Attainment 8 sits at 51.9, and 70.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 36.4%, with 26.6% achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the school’s value-added score of 0.19 is above average, and students achieved an average of B- across their best three A-levels, with points per entry of 36.26. The sixth form was rated Good in the 2016 inspection. With 111 pupils in the sixth form cohort, the school offers a solid post-16 option, and its progress banding is above average, suggesting students make strong gains from their starting points.
The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 708 applications for 322 places in 2025/26 and a first-preference offer rate of 276 out of 314 first-preference applicants. Facilities are extensive, including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, a theatre, and a sixth form centre. Sports range from rowing to martial arts, and clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model UN, and coding. The school has a broad SEND offer, covering autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. With 20% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. Alperton is a strong choice for families in Brent seeking a large, well-led school with proven academic progress and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, particularly for those who value a structured, high-expectation environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Stanley Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA0 4JE |
| Headteacher | Christopher Dixon |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 1,924 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,924 / 1,970 (98% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.79)
199th of 3,141
Nationally
80th of 487
In London
6th of 13
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
40.2
'22/23
38.4
'23/24
36.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2368%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 119 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
23%
Russell Group
29%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)68%
- Employment13%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Not sustained8%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
22Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed322
708
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
314 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian63.7%
- White (other)5.0%
- Mixed4.5%
- White British1.8%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alperton Community School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Stanley Avenue, Wembley
Brent, HA0 4JE
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