Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Brent 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 102 schools across Brent. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Brent has 102 primary & secondary schools, of which 19 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 71 rated Good — 88% of primary & secondary schools in Brent are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Michaela Community School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Brent follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

102
Total schools
19
Outstanding
19%
Outstanding rate
68.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Michaela Community School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 College Green School and Services
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. St Christopher's Prep School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. Ashley College
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Manor School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. The Village School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
10. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
11. East Lane Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
12. Ark Franklin Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 88 View school
13. Wembley High Technology College
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
14. St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
15. St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
16. St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
17. Brondesbury College London
Not applicable
 Outstanding 84 View school
18. JFS
Secondary
 Good 83 View school
19. Princess Frederica CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
20. Park Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Brent?
There are 102 primary & secondary schools in Brent, of which 19 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Brent?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Brent is Michaela Community School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Brent?
Primary and secondary school applications in Brent are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Brent council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Brent?
19% of primary & secondary schools in Brent are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 86.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.