SchoolScoresQueens Park Community School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of QUEENS PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ
020 8438 1700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
221 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Brent comparisons use the 6 of its 16 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 85% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 43% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 27% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 85 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 54% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 187 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 33% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 68% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 54 parents of children with SEND Joint 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 21% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 56% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Brent figures pool parents at the Brent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
211 pupils in this year group.
57% — 3 points above the Brent average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% | 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. | 51.1 | 51.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 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.
209 pupils in this year group.
97% — 3 points above the Brent average, and 5 points above 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. | 97% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 61% | 59% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 25% | 24% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | – | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 97% |
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
99 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 24% | 33% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 57% | 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. | 35.7 | 37.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
26 subjects, 300 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 34 | 15% | 26% | 40% |
| History | 31 | 6% | 16% | 23% |
| Economics | 23 | 0% | 9% | 26% |
| Sociology | 22 | 5% | 23% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 20 | 0% | 15% | 16% |
| English Literature | 18 | 11% | 28% | 23% |
| Physics | 15 | 0% | 20% | 31% |
| Psychology | 15 | 20% | 40% | 19% |
| Government and Politics | 14 | 0% | 21% | 26% |
| Biology | 12 | 8% | 25% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 9% | 36% | 30% |
| Geography | 11 | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 10 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 10 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Spanish | 10 | 20% | 40% | 34% |
| Art and Design | 9 | 22% | 56% | 34% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 7 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 6 | 0% | 17% | 19% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 67% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Music, Art and Design (Photography), French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Modern Greek.
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.
97 students in this year group.
82% — about the same as the Brent average, and 3 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. | 82% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 12% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 82% |
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.
105 students in this year group.
81% — about the same as the Brent average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 81% | 82% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 43% | 33% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 81% |
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?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 212 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 209 |
| Of those, offered a place | 162 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 563 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
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
| Pupils | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.4% | 29.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.0% | 10.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.3% | 58.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Lower than 74% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 6.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Lower than 72% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8% | 20.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Lower than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 6.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.31% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 85% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7 | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 72% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Brondesbury College London 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Al-Sadiq School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Al-Zahra School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Islamia School for Girls' 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Harris Lowe Academy Willesden 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bales College 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 14% A*/A at A level
- Newman Catholic College 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected
- Maida Vale School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- Hampstead School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Queens Park Community School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Queens Park Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Queens Park Community School?
72% of the 221 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Queens Park Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Queens Park Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 209 families put Queens Park Community School as their first choice for 212 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 162 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 138609.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, 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.