Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kingsbury High School is a secondary school in Brent for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 102 schools in Brent. It ranks 10th of 15 secondary schools in Brent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 September 2014, report published 20 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2024
The school has successfully created a vibrant, inclusive culture where pupils succeed. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. A high value is placed on the ethos and values that pupils learn, for example as a Unicef Rights Respecting School. Pupils feel valued and listened to. The student leadership team members contribute positively to school decisions and develop valuable leadership skills in this role. Pupils attend school regularly, enjoy learning and are successful in their academic studies. Sixth- form students enjoy an exceptional educational experience. They are taught by highly knowledgeable teachers who are aspirational for their futures. The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievement, and addresses any barriers faced by those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged in any way. Staff want the best for pupils. They have very warm working relationships with pupils and know them well. Typically, pupils behave well across the school. Pupils feel happy and safe at school. Pupils know that they can talk with a member of staff if they have any concerns. Pupils' health, welfare and well-being are well supported through the personal development programme.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently identify and address pupils' misconceptions. As a result, errors can persist in pupils' work. The school should ensure that teachers routinely check pupils' understanding of what they have learned so that pupils' understanding is deepened.
- Systems to check that all pupils benefit from the school's extra-curricular opportunities are not fully developed. This limits the school's oversight of whether pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND, fully participate in the available opportunities. The school needs to make sure that it checks carefully that all pupils can benefit from taking part in its excellent personal development offer.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
296 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
135 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
2,001 pupils on roll, with places for 2,050
Schools near Kingsbury High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFS | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 64.6 |
| Canons High School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.1 |
| Claremont High School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.8 |
| Menorah Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 31.8 |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 60.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KINGSBURY HIGH SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Thomas
- Phone
- 02082063000
- Address
- Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JR
- Local authority
- Brent
- URN
- 137685
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.