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Preston Manor School

State school · Wembley, HA9 8NA
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-19
  • 1,927 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,927 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Brent

Headteacher

Head

Mr Russell Denial

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

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

School
89%
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

Results data - % of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
60%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
61%
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% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

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

School
43.5%
LA avg.
55.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

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
30.16
LA avg.
36.66
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

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
  • VRQ
117
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.25 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,927
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

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Contact the school

Address

Carlton Avenue East
Wembley
Middlesex
HA9 8NA
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Telephone: 020 8385 4040

Email: info@preston-manor.com

Website: http://www.preston-manor.com

Local authority: London Borough of Brent

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School data & information Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA
1,927 Pupil numbers
28.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
65 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
117 Number of teachers
28 Number of teaching assistants

% of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
60%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
61%

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
8%
Eng. avg.
8%

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

Pupils are achieving at a higher standard if they achieve a scaled score of 110 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as ‘working at a greater depth within the expected standard’ in writing. The DfE set this standard for the first time in 2016 to provide information about pupils across England achieving in the top 5%.

Progress score in reading (2023)

1.2 Score Average
≈ 67% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in writing (2023)

1.2 Score Average
≈ 67% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in maths (2023)

2.6 Score Above average
≈ 11% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Average score in reading (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
105
LA avg.
106
Eng. avg.
105

Average score in reading

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 reading test. This score is known as the reading ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

Average score in maths (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
106
LA avg.
106
Eng. avg.
104

Average score in maths

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 maths test. This score is known as the maths ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

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

School
43.5%
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
47.30
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)

0.25 Score 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 148 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5

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

School
8.2%
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
30.16
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 20 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 13 B
Psychology GCE A level 37 B
Physics GCE A level 18 B
Mathematics GCE A level 45 B
History GCE A level 12 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 17 C
Geography GCE A level 13 B
English Literature GCE A level 11 B
Economics GCE A level 22 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 39 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 38 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Preston Manor School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 24 and has 24 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.25 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

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

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