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Michaela Community School

Brent, HA9 0UUSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
Progress 8
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About Michaela Community School

Michaela Community School sits in the London borough of Brent, where it is one of eight state secondaries rated Outstanding by Ofsted out of 18 schools of the same type. According to the local authority’s own ranking data, it is the top-performing school in Brent, with a ranking score of 2.56 that places it ahead of Wembley High Technology College (1.43) and JFS (1.16). The school is a mixed, non-religious secondary for pupils aged 11 to 19, led by headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh. It has 744 pupils on roll. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Ark Academy, just 0.3 km away, but Michaela’s own rating and local standing mark it out as a distinct choice for families in the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNorth End Road, London, Brent, HA9 0UU
HeadteacherKatharine Birbalsingh
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils744

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
TheatreLibraryTennis CourtsScience LabsAstro TurfPlaying FieldsArt StudiosGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballSwimmingRugbyHockeyAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningChessOrchestraNewspaperCodingYoung EnterpriseArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Michaela Community School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.