Wembley High Technology College
117%
Capacity
1,553
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About Wembley High Technology College
Wembley High Technology College is one of the most academically powerful state secondaries in the country, and its Ofsted rating tells only part of the story. Inspectors judged the school Outstanding overall in October 2022, with Outstanding grades for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, and a Good for personal development. But the real headline is Progress 8: the school scores 1.43, which is classified as well above average nationally. That figure means pupils here achieve nearly one and a half grades more per subject across eight GCSEs than pupils with similar starting points. To put it in context, the average Progress 8 score across Brent is 0.73, so Wembley High is nearly double the local benchmark. Nationally, it ranks 10th out of 3,141 schools on this measure, and 6th out of 487 schools in London. It also sits 2nd in Brent, behind only Michaela Community School.
The school’s Attainment 8 score is 65.1, and 93.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 83.2% hitting the higher grade 5 threshold. EBacc entry is very high at 92.3%, and 71.2% of pupils secured a grade 5 or above in the EBacc subjects. The EBacc average point score is 6.34, which is strong. In the sixth form, 162 students took A-levels and achieved an average grade of B- per entry, with 26.7% of entries graded AAB or higher. The sixth-form value added score is 0.08, which falls into the average band, so while it doesn’t match the exceptional progress seen at GCSE, it still represents solid outcomes. The school’s best three A-levels averaged a B grade, and the points per entry of 36.69 translate to a B- overall.
Wembley High is heavily oversubscribed: for 230 places in 2025/26, there were 1,117 applications, with 418 listing it as first preference and 216 first-preference offers made. That’s an oversubscription ratio of 4.86. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with 1,553 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,330, so it is operating above its official capacity. Facilities include a theatre, sixth-form centre, science labs, art studios, music rooms, and a gymnasium, plus sports like rugby, football, swimming, and martial arts. Clubs range from coding and Model UN to Young Enterprise and Eco Club. SEND provision is broad, covering dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. This is a school for families who want exceptional academic progress at GCSE and are comfortable with a very competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | East Lane, North Wembley, Brent, HA0 3NT |
| Headteacher | Thomas Best |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 1,553 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,553 / 1,330 (117% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+1.43)
10th of 3,141
Nationally
6th of 487
In London
3rd 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
41.5
'22/23
37.8
'23/24
36.7
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
2022/2373%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 209 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)73%
- FE college15%
- Sixth form college8%
- Not sustained2%
97% 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
2022/2379%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 171 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
55%
Russell Group
60%
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)79%
- Employment8%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Other education1%
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- Mathematics93
- Biology55
- Psychology55
- Economics39
- Physics39
- Business Studies:Single36
- Chemistry32
- Sociology24
- History17
- Mathematics (Further)14
- Geography12
- Art and Design (Fine Art)5
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed230
1,117
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
418 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:10
Source: whtc.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% 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
- Asian62.9%
- White (other)7.2%
- Mixed6.9%
- White British0.9%
- Black0.6%
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.
75% 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.
10
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
7
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 Wembley High Technology College
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
East Lane, North Wembley
Brent, HA0 3NT
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