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North Brent School

Brent, NW10 2UFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
Progress 8
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
194 1st-choice / 230 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About North Brent School

North Brent School is a relatively small secondary in Brent, with just 308 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,150, meaning it is operating at well under a third of its potential size. That low occupancy is striking given the demand: for entry in 2025/26, the school received 581 applications for 230 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.53, and 174 of those 194 first-preference families were offered a place. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms, with 28.9% of students eligible for free school meals — significantly above the national average for secondary schools, which sits around 23-24%. This suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, and the fact that it is oversubscribed despite being so far below capacity indicates that local families are actively choosing it over other options. Headteacher Edward Martin leads a mixed, non-denominational 11-18 school that has no religious character, making it a genuinely comprehensive option in a borough with several faith-based and selective neighbours.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNeasden Lane, London, Brent, NW10 2UF
HeadteacherEdward Martin
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils308
Free School Meals (FSM)28.9%
School Capacity308 / 1,150 (27% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Sports HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsSwimming PoolICT SuiteAstro TurfScience LabsArt StudiosTheatrePlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

RugbyHockeyMartial ArtsCricketCross CountryTennisAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessDuke of EdinburghNewspaperBook ClubCodingOrchestraChoirArt ClubDramaModel United NationsDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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North Brent School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.