North Brent School
27%
Capacity
308
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About North Brent School
North Brent School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Brent community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 308 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (27% of 1,150 places).
Ofsted has rated North Brent School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Edward Martin, it falls under Brent local authority.
North Brent School is a popular choice with families — it received 581 applications for 230 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 194 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at North Brent School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Swimming Pool, ICT Suite, Astro Turf, Science Labs, Art Studios, Theatre, Playing Fields, Sixth Form Centre, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rugby, Hockey, Martial Arts, Cricket and 5 more, as well as clubs including Chess, DofE, Newspaper, Book Club and 7 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.9%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Brent, North Brent School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Neasden Lane, London, Brent, NW10 2UF |
| Headteacher | Edward Martin |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 308 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.9% |
| School Capacity | 308 / 1,150 (27% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed230
581
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
194 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Neasden Lane, London
Brent, NW10 2UF
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