Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Preston Manor School is an all-through school in Brent for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 102 schools in Brent. It ranks 11th of 15 secondary schools in Brent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2012, report published 3 August 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 July 2022
Leaders have high expectations for all pupils from the Reception class through to Year 13. All pupils study a broad and balanced range of subjects. Leaders are currently developing the curriculum in the primary phase to make it more ambitious. Pupils in all phases of the school behave well in lessons and around the school at break and lunchtime. They are happy and safe. In class, pupils work hard and listen to their teachers. Sixth-form students are role models for younger pupils. They receive training to take on peer-mentor roles. Pupils in the secondary phase serve on the pupil-led behaviour panel. They work with leaders to help keep the school calm and orderly. The school encourages pupils to show respect for each other and celebrate their differences. Pupils organised the school's recent International Culture Day. During this event, pupils of all ages showcased their own cultures by organising food stalls and performances. Pupils reported that bullying rarely happens. When it does, leaders are quick to address it. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) flourish here. Including those in the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND. Leaders consider the needs of pupils with SEND in all aspects of the school's work.
What the school should improve
- The primary curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some foundation subjects. However, it is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing this about. Leaders need to complete the process of implementing their plans for the new curriculum. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
- When pupils fall behind in reading the support they receive does not ensure they gain the knowledge and skills they need to become confident, fluent readers quickly. At times, the books pupils read do not accurately match the phonics they know. Leaders should ensure that staff receive further training to support all pupils to learn to read well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
250 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
122 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,902 pupils on roll, with places for 1,980
Schools near Preston Manor School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 51.5 |
| Michaela Community School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 77.6 |
| Lycee International de Londres | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 0.2 |
| Ark Elvin Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| Wembley High Technology College | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 63.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PRESTON MANOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Russell Denial
- Phone
- 02083854040
- Address
- Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8NA
- Local authority
- Brent
- URN
- 139319
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.