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Alperton Community School

State school · Wembley, HA0 4JE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,924 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,924 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Brent

Headteacher

Head

Mr Christopher Dixon

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Lyon Park Primary School 28 %
Barham Primary School 15 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Vicar's Green Primary School 8 %
Perivale Primary School 7 %
Oakington Manor Primary School 7 %
Elsley Primary School 6 %
Park Lane Primary School 5 %
West Twyford Primary School 3 %
The Stonebridge School 3 %
Brentfield Primary School 3 %
Wembley Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Sudbury Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
80%
LA avg.
85%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.2%
LA avg.
55.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
36.26
LA avg.
36.66
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
116
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,924
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Stanley Avenue
Wembley
Middlesex
HA0 4JE
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Telephone: 020 8902 2038

Email: office@alperton.brent.sch.uk

Website: http://www.alperton.brent.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Brent

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School data & information Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4JE
1,924 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
71 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
116 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.2%
LA avg.
55.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
51.90
LA avg.
51.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.79 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 305 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 109 6
Gujarati GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 302 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 306 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 154 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
22.1%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.26
LA avg.
36.66
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 18 A
Psychology GCE A level 21 B
Physics GCE A level 17 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 11 A
Mathematics GCE A level 52 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 34 B
Chemistry GCE A level 26 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 15 B
Biology GCE A level 20 C
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 7 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Alperton Community School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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