Queens Park Community School
105%
Capacity
1,310
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Queens Park Community School
Ofsted’s Parent View survey, based on 221 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 72% of parents would recommend Queens Park Community School to other families. That’s a solid majority, though it leaves more than a quarter who would not. The school is clearly popular: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 585 applications for 212 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.76, and 183 of the 247 first-preference families were offered a spot. Parents broadly agree their child is happy (83% agree or strongly agree) and feels safe (84% agree or strongly agree). The strongest positive signal is around clubs and activities, where 93% of parents agree their child can take part. However, the picture is more mixed on communication: only 61% agree concerns are dealt with properly, and 35% disagree that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. For SEND families specifically, 52% disagree that the school gives the support needed, a notable minority.
Academically, Queens Park Community School sits in the middle of the pack. Its Progress 8 score of 0.08 is rated ‘Average’ nationally, meaning pupils achieve broadly in line with expectations given their starting points. That’s significantly below the Brent local authority average of 0.73, and the school ranks 11th out of 18 state secondaries in the borough. Attainment 8 sits at 49.8, with 72.8% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 28.6%, and 19.7% of pupils enter the full EBacc. At A-level, the picture is stronger: the school’s value-added score of 0.21 is rated ‘Above average’, and the average points per entry is 34.4, equivalent to a C+ grade. Ofsted’s most recent inspection in January 2025 rated the school Good across all areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision.
The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, located in Brent. It operates above its official capacity of 1,250, with 1,310 pupils on roll, and 24.4% qualify for free school meals. Facilities are generous for a state school: a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, sports hall, gym, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. The sports programme includes swimming, rugby, hockey, and netball, while clubs range from Model UN and Debate to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. Given its oversubscription and mixed parent feedback, this school is best suited to families who value a broad extracurricular offer and a Good-rated environment, but who may want to investigate SEND support and communication channels before applying.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Aylestone Avenue, London, Brent, NW6 7BQ |
| Headteacher | Jude Enright |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 1,310 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,310 / 1,250 (105% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.08)
1362nd of 3,141
Nationally
338th of 487
In London
12th of 13
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
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
39.7
'22/23
32.7
'23/24
34.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2359%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 220 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)59%
- FE college25%
- Sixth form college9%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Not sustained2%
- Employment1%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2348%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 105 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
41%
Russell Group
44%
Top-third HE
2%
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)48%
- Employment23%
- Not sustained13%
- Further education4%
- Other education2%
- Apprenticeship1%
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.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics39
- Economics30
- History20
- Psychology20
- Biology16
- Geography14
- Chemistry13
- English Literature13
- Physics12
- Business Studies:Single11
- Sociology10
- Government and Politics8
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
221 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed212
585
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
247 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half 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
- White British25.7%
- White (other)16.3%
- Mixed14.6%
- Asian11.5%
- Black1.2%
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
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% 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.
26
Total schools
22
Oversubscribed
22
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 Queens Park 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
Aylestone Avenue, London
Brent, NW6 7BQ
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