Key stage 2 2024/25
#4,342 of 15,057
Better than 71% of schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
GCSE 2025/26
#1,479 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,020 of 2,536
Worse than 79% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2012
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 139319.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72%, better than England, similar to Brent | 69% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 12%, better than England, similar to Brent | 10% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 106, similar to England, similar to Brent | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 106, similar to England, similar to Brent | 106 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 108, better than England, similar to Brent | 108 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 83%, better than England, better than Brent | 79% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 78%, better than England, similar to Brent | 77% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 77%, similar to England, similar to Brent | 80% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 60 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 46.9, similar to England, worse than Brent | 50.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 66.9%, similar to England, similar to Brent | 68.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 52.7%, better than England, similar to Brent | 52.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 12.1%, worse than England, worse than Brent | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 65.3%, better than England, similar to Brent | 64.7% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 239 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 28.28, worse than England, worse than Brent | 37.8 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 29.15, worse than England, worse than Brent | 38.88 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C | - | - |
| AAB or better | 7.1%, worse than England, worse than Brent | 23% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.19, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 140 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,902 |
| Girls | 921 |
| Boys | 981 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 30.6% |
| First language not English | 65.3% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 2,165 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 12.1% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 163 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 95 |
| Average class size | 24.8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.6 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11.9 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 114.8 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 31.81 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 87.02 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 116.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 97.1 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 9.5 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 10.2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 49 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 141 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 31 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 31 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 4 |
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 180 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 452 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 75 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 75 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 22 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7.5%, better than England, worse than Brent | 6.5% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 24.4%, worse than England, worse than Brent | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.9%, better than England, similar to Brent | 1.6% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 10.9% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 5.8% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.2% |
| Permanent exclusions | 4 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 92.7% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 91.5% |
| School sixth form | 48.8% |
| Further education | 27.6% |
| Sixth form college | 14.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% |
| Employment | 0.4% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 86.1% |
| Higher education | 73.7% |
| Employment | 8.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 4.4% |
| Further education | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | St Christopher's Prep School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wembley Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | All-through | Ark Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Michaela Community School | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2017. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Preston Park Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Lycee International de Londres | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Park Lane Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | East Lane Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Chalkhill Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Ark Elvin Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2023. |
Preston Manor School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 23 May 2012.
Preston Manor School ranks 4,342 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 71% of schools), 1,479 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 2,020 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 79% of schools).
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils at Preston Manor School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
In 2025/26, 52.7% of pupils at Preston Manor School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 46.9 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Preston Manor School was C-, and 7.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, Preston Manor School made 49 offers from 141 applications (2.9 per offer), and 31 of 31 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 180 offers from 452 applications (2.5 per offer), and 75 of 75 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Preston Manor School has 1,902 pupils aged 4 to 19.
Preston Manor School had 2,165 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Preston Manor School has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At Preston Manor School, the average class had 24.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.6 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Preston Manor School missed 7.5% of sessions (England 8%), and 24.4% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.