Best Secondary Schools in Brent 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across Brent. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Brent has 14 secondary schools, of which 5 (36%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 9 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Brent are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Michaela Community School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 11 schools in Brent. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

14
Total schools
5
Outstanding
36%
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
🥈 Wembley High Technology College
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
4. JFS
Secondary
 Good 83 View school
5. North Brent School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
6. Ark Elvin Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 67 View school
7. Alperton Community School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
8. Kingsbury High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
10. Claremont High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 56 View school
11. E-ACT Crest Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
12. Queens Park Community School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
13. Newman Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
14. Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
Secondary
 Good 39 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Brent?
There are 14 secondary schools in Brent, of which 5 (36%) 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?
36% of secondary schools in Brent are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.