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 open secondary schools. Of the 14 with a published Ofsted inspection, 5 (36%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Michaela Community School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Brent follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

14
Total schools
5
Outstanding (historic grade)
36%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
68.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Brent?
There are 14 open secondary schools in Brent (closed schools are excluded). 5 of the 14 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Brent?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Brent is Michaela Community School. The full ranked table above lists the top 14 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Brent?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Brent?
Primary and secondary applications in Brent are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Brent council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.