SchoolScoresPreston Manor School
Academy · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of PRESTON MANOR ACADEMY TRUST
Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8NA
020 8385 4040 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 May 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 July 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
72% — 3 points above the Brent average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
250 pupils in this year group.
40% — 14 points below the Brent average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% | 54% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.2 | 51.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
248 pupils in this year group.
91% — 3 points below the Brent average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 52% | 59% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 24% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
122 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 33% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 31% | 62% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 28.3 | 37.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 343 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 43 | 7% | 21% | 40% |
| Biology | 39 | 5% | 10% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 37 | 3% | 8% | 30% |
| Psychology | 37 | 0% | 3% | 19% |
| Physics | 26 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Sociology | 26 | 4% | 4% | 20% |
| Government and Politics | 22 | 5% | 18% | 26% |
| Economics | 21 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| English Literature | 19 | 5% | 21% | 23% |
| History | 15 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 13 | 0% | 15% | 16% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), Computer Studies / Computing, Mathematics (Further), Art and Design (Graphics), Geography, Persian, Turkish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
143 students in this year group.
87% — 4 points above the Brent average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 11% | 12% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
132 students in this year group.
78% — 4 points below the Brent average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 78% | 82% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 13% | 33% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Brent. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 180 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 75 |
| Of those, offered a place | 75 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 452 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.3 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 49 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 141 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 24 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.3% | 29.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 10.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 65.3% | 58.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Lower than 52% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 6.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Lower than 28% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.9% | 20.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Lower than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 6.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.21% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wembley. Higher than 69% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 17.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Ark Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, 1 expected · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Michaela Community School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lycee International de Londres 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Wembley High Technology College 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 76% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Elvin Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jfs 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Claremont High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Gregory's Catholic Science College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alperton Community School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingsbury High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Manor School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 May 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 July 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Preston Manor School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Preston Manor School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 75 families put Preston Manor School as their first choice for 180 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 75 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139319.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.