Is Alperton Community School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 6th of 16 secondary schools in Brent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Alperton Community School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Alperton Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.1 (England: 46.2). 48.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Alperton Community School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Alperton Community School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Alperton Community School

Stanley Avenue, Wembley, HA0 4JE

Local ranking6th of 16 secondary schools in Brent

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1970

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 48.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 66.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 324

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 94.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Higher education: 57.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

39.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

40.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

150

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 18.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 38.5
16-18 Cohort: 323

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1924
Boys: 1073 (56%)
Girls: 856 (44%)
Capacity: 1970 (98% full)
SEND: 9.6%
FSM Eligible: 23.6%
EAL: 74.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.1%
SEN Support: 8.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 116.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,790/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 50.6%
Black African: 11.4%
Asian Other: 9.7%
Other: 6.9%
White Other: 5.2%
Asian Pakistani: 4.9%
Black Caribbean: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 2.5%

50.6%

Asian Indian

11.4%

Black African

9.7%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02089022038

C.dixon@alperton.brent.sch.uk

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Stanley Avenue

Wembley, London

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Administrative

URN: 138610
UKPRN: 10038632
Establishment No.: 5405
Trust: ALPERTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL

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