Ashley College

  • Alternative provision
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

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Ashley College is an alternative provision school in Brent for ages 5 to 18. It is one of the 102 schools in Brent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 March 2024, report published 13 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 March 2024

Ashley College is an inclusive and welcoming environment. Pupils are proud of their school. They appreciate the way adults care for them. Most pupils have not had a successful experience in their previous schools. The school has highly effective transition programmes that helps pupils settle in quickly. Parents and carers speak highly of the school. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these aspirations. They are respectful of adults and each other. Pupils take pride in their achievements. Pupils flourish in the calm learning atmosphere. They enjoy making new friends with no bullying. They participate in many indoor or outdoor games and sports together. The school prepares pupils, exceedingly well, for their future lives. The bespoke range of programmes, careers advice and activities help pupils secure further training and work experience. Pupils gain confidence and become more independent. If they are struggling to learn or have disagreements with others, staff respond quickly to help resolve problems or concerns.

Pupil numbers and mix

5 pupils on roll, with places for 20

Eligible for free school meals0%

0%, 26.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40%

40%, 18.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support60%

60%, 45.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan40%

40%, 34 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ashley College

SchoolDistanceOfsted
Brent River College2 milesOfsted: Good
The Jubilee Academy2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
Northgate School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
Roundwood School and Community Centre3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard
Ealing Primary Centre3 milesOfsted: Good

School details

School type
Pupil referral unit
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Ms Ranjna Shiyani - 4 days, Anne Marie Mika - 1 day
Address
Ashley Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8NP
Local authority
Brent
URN
134846

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.